Austin, Texas
1937 - 2023
J. David Ellwanger was born on February 11, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, the youngest son of the Rev. Walter Ellwanger and Jessie Hanger Ellwanger, a teacher. The family moved to Selma, Alabama, when he was a young child, and his years there inspired his lifelong commitment to the pursuit of...
Read MoreI respected David and was honored to know him. I regret that I did not hear about his passing earlier and was unable to attend his funeral
Janet Follstaedt
March 14, 2025 | Friend
In preparation for a prescentation to the Los Angeles County Bar Association I came across the article about David. I loved David Ellwanger. He was the best staff member because all he cared about was that the person he was supporting would be perfect and fabulous. David made us all that was when most of us were not. I am sorry he is gone, and I want his family to know that this very old bar member from California remembers David with great fondness. Pat Phillips
Patricia Phillips
October 02, 2024 | Friend
RIP dear friend. You have fought the good fight and the legal profession is the better got it. Grateful for our U of A meeting and your mentorship throughout our careers. You and Barbara are together again. Anne and I remember your wedding fondly and your visit in our home in Montgomery and our last gettogather in Austin. A big Roll Tide!
Reginald T.Hamner
April 19, 2024 | Friend
