- Date Of Birth: October 7, 1922
- Date Of Death: March 14, 2003
- State: Indiana
Cleatis C. McDonnell, 80, Anderson, died March 14, 2003 at Manor Care, Anderson after an extended illness. He was born October 7, 1922 in Delaware County, Indiana, and resided in Anderson, Indiana. He lived in Middletown from 1926-1945 and Anderson from 1946 until present. He retired as General Manager from Weidner Chevrolet after 41 years of service. He served his country in the Army Air Corps as a Captain and Squadron Commander of B24’s during WWII stationed in England flying 31 missions over Germany. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Anderson. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #77 F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Temple Shrine and Madison County Shrine Club. He is survived by his Wife whom he married June 26, 1943 in Missouri: Merrillyn Mills McDonnell. Three Children: Beverly J. & husband James Ellis of Florida. Larry A. & wife Darlene McDonnell of Andeson. James W. & wife Angie McDonnell of Anderson. One Sister: Nadean & husband Kenneth Richie of Middletown. Three Grandchildren: Lisa Ellis, Jennifer Ellis and Laura & husband Curt Corzine. Several Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded by his Parents: William & Nellie Miller McDonnell. Sister: Marian Ashton.
