James O. Erbse, 67, Fishers, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009 at home. He was born January 27, 1942 in Richmond, Indiana to Louis E. and Jane H. Erbse.
James was retired from Golden Rule Insurance Company, where he had been a data programmer. He had also taught English at Carmel Jr. High School.
He was an Air Force veteran; and a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville. He had graduated from Marian College, and received his master's degree from Butler University.
He is survived by son, Andy Erbse of Fishers; daughter, Betsy (Brett) Sears of Cincinnati; and sister, Mary Lawrence of Missouri.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister.
Services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville, with Rev. John Zahn, and Rev. Tom Metzger officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, March 4, from 11:00PM-1:00PM prior to the service. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter, 941 E. 86th St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 -or- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 9900 E. 191st Street, Noblesville, Indiana.