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David Ennis Obituary

AUBURN - David L. Ennis, 81, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1942, in Denver, Colorado. After high school, he earned an associate's degree from Purdue University.

David married June R. Harding on Dec. 7, 1963, in Garrett, Indiana. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2020.

He worked as an engineering specialist for ITT Aerospace in Fort Wayne for 22 years, retiring in 2007. He was also on the Magnavox design team that designed Magnavox's first video game called "Odyssey" in the early 1970s.

David was an avid chess player and he was a member of the United States Chess Federation. He also enjoyed flying RC airplanes.

Survivors include his daughter, Laurie Ennis, of Auburn; son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Jennifer Ennis, of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, Amanda, Elizabeth, Chelesa, Devon, Alexa and Olivia; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Preston; sisters and brother-in-law, Luanne and Howard Hanes, of Advance, North Carolina; sister, Lana Mae Howard, of Auburn; two nephews; and one niece.

David was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ennis; and his mother, Lois Mae (Green) Reddy; wife, June Ennis; and brother-in-law, Paul Howard.

Private family graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn, at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 681405, Indianapolis, IN 46268 and DeKalb Humane Society, 5730 C.R. 11A, Auburn, IN 46706.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Homes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by KPCNews on Oct. 7, 2023.

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John Wicker

October 17, 2023

I´m sorry of your loss ! Both your parents were so nice to me growing up and I got to see your dad this year at the nursing home and have a wonderful time together reminiscing about life. When I left him he had a wonderful smile and I know I did in my heart !

Rob & Lana at Lily Pointe Apts

October 16, 2023

Wonderful people Dave and June ...enjoyed knowing them very much!

Jeri Carper

October 8, 2023

My friend..
I will miss you..
Love, Jeri

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