Pastor David Raymond Eis, 70, died Aug. 20, 2009, at his home.
  Born in Pittsburg, he was the son of Earl E. and Mildred Fross Eis.  His marriage was on June 17, 1995, in Lafayette, to Karen Shockey, who survives.
  Pastor Eis was a member of the Creekside Church of the Brethren.
  He served as the pastor of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren until illness forced him to retire in June 2007.
  Also surviving are two sons, Mike Eis (wife; Connie) of North Manchester and Ben Dyson (wife: Amber) of Indianapolis; a stepson, David Dyson (wife: Julie) of Macy; two sisters, Shirley Cree (husband: Lee) of Evansville and Ruth Harris (husband: Bob) of North Manchester; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
  Memorials may be made to the Northern Indiana District Office of the Church of the Brethren in Nappanee.  The Salvation Army or the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care of Elkhart.
 
Obituary notice taken from the Carroll County Comet, August 26, 2009