Eli D. Mast, Sr., 72, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Dupont Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born on September 3, 1948 in Dover, Delaware to the late Daniel S. & Emma C. (Byler) Mast.  He married Elinor Mullett on March 21, 1968 in Hartley, Delaware.

Surviving are his wife, Elinor Mast of Ft. Wayne; children, Mary (Jeffrey) Haines of North East, PA, Deborah (Melvin) Graber of Grabill, Rosella (Melvin Jr.) Graber of Grabill, Rosetta (James Jr.) Johnson of Ft. Wayne, Janet (Marlin) Graber of Spencerville, Robert (Ruby) Mast of Ft. Wayne, Heidi Mast of Ft. Wayne, Angela Morris of Ft. Wayne and Krista (Chazz) Brown of Ft. Wayne; 43 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Eli Mast, Jr.; three half sisters; a brother & a granddaughter, Hope Haines.

Eli was a self-employed construction & siding installer.  He was a member of Central Ministries - Leo Campus and loved to fish, read and spend time with his kids and grandkids.

Calling will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 3-5 & 6-8 pm at Ekklesia (12616 Spencerville Road, Harlan, IN).  Services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 10 am at the church with Pastors Luke Spaulding & Dan Bontrager officiating.  Burial in Yaggy Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the family.

For the safety of the family and our staff, social distancing & face masks are recommended.