Ivan Eugene Wooley, age 79 of Rushville, died at home early Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born June 1, 1945 in West Harrison. He was one of three children born to Frances and Allene (Wilson) Wooley. Ivan was a graduate of Whitewater High School with the class of 1963. Ivan was employed at Roots Blower (Dresser Industries) in Connersville for over 40 years. In 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Lohrey. They had one son, Travis of Mt. Carmel. 

Ivan was an avid “friend” of Bill W. for over 45 years. In his leisure time he loved gardening and giving away his produce. He enjoyed woodworking, boating and fishing; but most of all spending time with family, especially grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; son, Travis and daughter-in-law, Kara (Feller) , grandchildren, Rayna, Dakota, Knox and sister, Glenna Jones; nieces, Beth Lake, Emily McNamara; nephews, Tony Sparks, Kelly Lohrey, Kasey Lohrey and brother-in-law Jeff Lohrey. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Kay Sparks and brothers-in-law Roy Sparks and Joe Jones. 

Friends visited the family on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Services were held Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Pastor Lonny Goen presiding. Burial followed after the funeral meal at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or donor’s favorite charity. Moster Mortuary is entrusted to the arrangements of Ivan. 

Paid obituary.