Brian D. Eldridge

Brian D. Eldridge, 57 of Elkhart, passed away on Dec. 28, 2014 at his home.

He was born June 2, 1957 in Elkhart to Richard D. and Sharon R. (Kurtz) Eldridge. Surviving are 2 daughters, Elyse M. Eldridge and Holyn M. Eldridge and a son, Mason D. Eldridge all of Goshen; 2 brothers, Brett (Cristy) Eldridge of Elkhart and Bradd (Diane) Eldridge of Antioch, IL; His parents, Richard and Sharon Eldridge of Goshen and his former wife, Kathleen M. Eldridge of Goshen.

Brian graduated from Concord High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. He was a former teacher at Goshen High School for 22 years and was the Head baseball coach. He also served as an assistant coach for basketball and football. He currently was a machine operator for Learman Electronic Tool Co. in Elkhart.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, Jan. 3rd at St. Mary’s of the Annunciation Church in Bristol where a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am. Fr. Bob VanKempen will officiate.

The family prefers memorials to the Salvation Army. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.