Eileen E. Putt

Eileen E. Putt, 95, of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away on June 27, 2021 in Rensselaer, IN. Eileen was born in Rensselaer on July 21, 1925, the daughter of Guy and Nellie (DeLong) Merriman. Eileen graduated from Rensselaer Central High School with the Class of 1943. She married the love of her life with whom she shared over 76 years of wedded bliss, Dean Putt, on November 30, 1944 in Corydon, IN, and he survives. Eileen worked in the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office for the City of Rensselaer before becoming a homemaker, caring for her family for many years, and then moving on to work at Sears in the Credit Department. Eileen was a member of the First Christian Church. She was a member of Sigma Alpha Chi for over 50 years. She was also affiliated with the West Jordan Sunshine Club, Rensselaer Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, and past President of the Indiana Homemaker’s Association. Eileen enjoyed playing the organ, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and creating memories with her friends over a cup of coffee. She was also an eager participant in the Jasper County Fair, and especially loved competing in the open class style show. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and community. Eileen is survived by her husband, Dean; children, Shirley Babcock of West Lafayette, IN, Deana (Estel) George of Rensselaer, IN, and Melanie Augustine of Rensselaer, IN; grandchildren, Carey Babcock, Brock Babcock, Natalee Mace, Eric George, and Maddie Augustine; great grandchildren, Christian, Brendan, Bailey, Brooks, Beckett, Noah, Landon Dean, Avery, and Abrigail; brother, Blaine Merriman. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ralph Merriman. Friends may call upon the family on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Christian Church of Rensselaer. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM with Rev. Elizabeth Hartmann officiating. Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Rensselaer, 327 N. Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978. For those not able to attend, the service will be streamed live from the church, viewable on Facebook on the First Christian Church’s page (Rensselaer location) or on their website at www.fccrensselaer.life

Eileen E. Putt

July 21, 1925 - June 27, 2021