A memorial service was held for William A. Ettinger, 71, who passed away
following several years of illness. At his request, Bill's ashes will be
scattered over his favorite spots in Koskiusko County including the Bell
Museum, several lakes and the Mentone Airport. Bill was married to Sandra K.
White who survives along with one brother and two sisters, his children and
grandchildren. Bill was Director of our Museum and our most knowledgeable
member concerning Bell Aircraft. He was born in Warsaw, Indiana and operated
Ettinger Machinery  and Woodworking Equipment Co. at Mentone for 30 years.
He was a Past President of Mentone Lions club, Past President of the Local
Bell Branch of the Air Force Association, Past President of the Mentone
Chamber of Commerce, Members of the Mentone Flying Club and attended
Riverview Community Church. Many memorials of appreciation of his service
have been received and further donations may be sent to Lawrence D. Bell
Aircraft Museum, Box 411 Mentone, Indiana 46539. Bill's advice, knowledge
and unselfish volunteer labor  will be greatly missed and the gifts will be
used for a suitable memorial  at the Museum site.