John Paul Ensinger, 76, finished his fight with cancer at 11:00 pm on October 9, 2018 at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

He was born August 28, 1942 to Raymond and Alberta (Mohler) Ensinger.

John graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960.

In 1961 he joined the United States Air Force until 1965 serving in the 319th Fighter Interceptor Squadron-The Fighting Tomcats.

On February 10, 1963 He married Wilma Jean Watkins in Green Hill and she survives.

John retired in 2005 from Local 157 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union after 37 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Jean; his mother, Alberta M. Ensinger of Ft. Myers, FL; Sons, Allen Ensinger (Michelle) of West Lafayette and Adam Ensinger (Tammy) of Stockwell; sister, Linda Mintz of Ft. Myers, FL.; Grandchildren, Emily Arnett (Ryan) of Cicero, Alex Peterson (Mattie) of Stilesville, Nicholas Ensinger of Muncie and Johnathan Ensinger of Stockwell; brother-in-law, Maurice “Butch” Watkins (Eiko) of Georgia; sister-in-law, Edith Slentz (Walter) of Royal Center; cousin and neighbor, Bob Shoaf (Bonnie) of Stockwell and his beloved pup Bandit. Also surviving is a niece and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Ensinger.

He enjoyed trap shooting, golfing, fishing, his family, spending time outside and attending car shows.

He was a member of ATA, NRA, Masonic Lodge #492, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Indiana Sheriffs Association, American Legion Post #75 of Delphi and Roachdale Gun Club and Lafayette Corvette Club. He was a former member of the Stockwell Volunteer Fire Department serving as Chief at one point. 

Friends May call from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 13 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN with Masonic Service starting at 7:00 pm and again from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 14, at Stockwell United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Berg officiating. Burial will follow at Yorktown Cemetery with military graveside rights.

Memorial contributions can be made in John’s name to Shriners Children’s Hospital at 2211 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 or Stockwell United Methodist Church.