Hobart, Indiana
COLONEL LOWELL E. ENSLEN
"Bud"
Age 83, a longtime resident of Hammond and Merrillville, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010. He was born on April 11, 1927 in Gary, Indiana the son of Lowell R. and Carol N. Enslen. Col. Enslen graduated from Hobart High School and from Valparaiso University with honors. Col. Enslen always had a keen interest in the military, and served in four branches of the Armed Forces. He joined the Merchant Marine (Coast Guard) at age 16. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet at age 17, then joined the regular Army of the United States, and finally enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, advancing from Corporal to Colonel when he retired in 1987. During his service he served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and during the Korean War. Following his military service he became a prominent lawyer in Hammond for over 58 years and was the senior partner of Enslen, Enslen, and Matthews, of Hammond for over 28 years. He was active with the Hammond Bar Association and served as President, the Lake County Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association and was a life member, the American Bar Association and was a life member, was a fellow in the Indiana State Bar Foundation, a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association and was a life member, and the Legal Aid Society of Greater Hammond and served as President for 18 years, the national president and life member of the Sigma Delta Kappa Law Fraternity, and president of the Sigma Delta Kappa Foundation . He was a Commissioner for the Lake County Judicial Nominating Committee for 5 years, served as the Dyer Town Attorney for 13 years, the Dyer Plan Commission Attorney for 4 years, the St. John Township Attorney for 4 years, and the Cedar Lake Town Attorney for 4 years. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6448 in Dyer, a life member of the American Legion Post 16 in Hammond, a life member of the Marine Corps League in Griffith, a life member of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, a life member of the Reserve Officers Association, a member of the Retired Officers Association of Indianapolis, and served as the U.S. Naval Academy Information Officer. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge 1152, served as President of the Trade Winds Rehabilitation Center, as president of the Community Chest of Greater Hammond, a member of the F.O.P. Lodge 51 of Hammond for 44 years. Col. Enslen also served as a director and general council for the Lake Federal Savings and Loan Association. He was well respected and was a good father, brother, uncle, and friend to all. Lowell Enslen is survived by his son Bradford Enslen of Burns Harbor, his sister Dolores E. Lalevich of Wanatah, his former wife Dorothy Enslen, Dyer, nephews James Jordan, Nashville, TN, Thomas Lalevich, Fort Wayne, and Anthony Lalevich , Wanatah, godchildren Scott Dibble, New Haven, Jake Moffett, Dallas, TX, and Claire Wienert, CA. A visitation for Colonel Lowell E. Enslen will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Rees Funeral Home – Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. A morning visitation for Colonel Enslen will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, May 20, 2010 with funeral services beginning at 11:00 am at Rees Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Memorials in Lowell's memory may be made to the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
Lowell was my families attorney for as long as I can remember. He was a personal friend of my parents. He was a great man and I hope he and my dad are hanging out telling tall tales.
Mark Rankin
mark rankin
September 25, 2010 | Columbia, SC
When I came to Hammond to practice law in 1971 Lowell became one of my mentors as will as a great friend. Friday evenings we often stopped to have a few and review the week. On Saturday mornings it was the custom for Hammond attorneys to work and then at noon or one we gathered for lunch. Lowell, the Galvin's and Ruman were the leaders and us young pups were there to saok it up.
When any attorney had a question or a problem they knew they could rely on Lowell for support...
May 21, 2010
Bud Enslen, a longtime, loyal friend of the McRitchie family of Hobart. I knew him as a youngster and beyond as my Uncle Bill McRitchie's best friend and friend of my mother, Mary Sims-McRitchie. Our sincere condolences to the family of Bud Enslen.
Jim Marler, HHS Class of 1961
Linda Linoski Marler, HHS Class of 1964
Jim Marler
May 21, 2010 | Gainesville, VA
Brad,
I was so sorry to hear of Lowell's death. But I remember all the good times I was fortunate enough to share in your fathers life. One never forgets good good friends.
My love to you....
Betty Reed Moore
May 21, 2010
I have lost a friend and law fraternity brother and extend my sympathy to his family at their loss.
Donald L. Gray
Valpo law School Alumna
Sigma Delta Kappa law fraternity-VU Chapter.
Retired City of Whiting City Attorney.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
May 19, 2010
I remember Lowell from the days when Brad was at Trinity Lutheran School-wonderful man. A great loss to the community and family
Lynn Angulo
Lynn Angulo
May 19, 2010 | Schererville, IN
On behalf of the officers and members of American Legion Post 16, please accept our condolences. Col. Enslen was an outstanding member of our community and a valued member of the Legion.
Dan Buksa
Commander
May 18, 2010
My brother andI send our condolences to the entire family of Lowell. Bob and Hal Goodwin
May 18, 2010
LOWELL ALWAYS TREATED PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY AND FRIENDSHIP, A BIG SMILE AND A WILLINGNESS TO HELP.
HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO OUR FAMILY, AND WILL BE REMEMBERED AS SUCH. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
PLEASE LOWELL, SAY HELLO TO CHUCK FOR ME.
HAROLD NEIL
GRIFFITH IN
May 18, 2010
