Eldon W. Strong

Eldon Strong, age 72, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Eldon is survived by his loving wife, Pauline (Keck); daughters, Jennifer (TJ) Whitfield of Clearwater, KS, Brandy (Dennis) Wynkoop of Lowell, IN; sister, Paula Bitzer of Sarasota, FL; brother, Tom Strong of Crown Point, IN; step-son, William Keck; granddaughters, Kayla, Ella and Kara; grandson, Gavin; nephews: Evan (Sandy) Ross, Rob Ross, Steven (Tami) Tayler, Nate (Melissa) Strong, Vincent Strong, Carlos Strong and Jason (Marcus) Bitzer. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Strong; brothers, Charlie and Dan Strong; and sister, Jamey Ross. Eldon was a lifelong resident of Crown Point, and his life was dedicated to public service. After graduation from Crown Point High School, he enlisted in the USMC. After Honorable Discharge he joined the Crown Point Police Department where he served for 35 years reaching the ranks of Deputy Police Chief and Detective Commander. The majority of Eldon’s police career he served in the police departments Detective Bureau. Eldon also served 20 years in elected office having served a four-year term on the Center Township (Trustee) Board, 10 years as Center Township Trustee and 6 years on the Lake County Council representing the Lake County 7th District. In total, Eldon served 57 years in government services. Eldon was a Charter Member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 176, a member of the American Legion Post 20, Gary Sportsman Club, Crown Point Moose Lodge, Lake County Agricultural Society, Crown Point Old Homestead Organization, Lake County Soil & Water and Water Conservation District, and the National Rifle Association. Eldon was also a past member of the Crown Point Lions Club and the Cedar Lake Historical Society. Both Eldon and Pauline were members of the First United Methodist Church of Crown Point. Eldon enjoyed his family. He had many friends during his life and enjoyed spending time with them having a beer at one of the local businesses, visiting with them at one of their homes or riding his Harley motorcycle with them. Eldon coached and umpired many years for the Crown Point Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball organizations and he was a lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox. Eldon also enjoyed fishing and shared many trips with his wife Pauline and many friends over the years. Family and friends may gather at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rev. Mark Wilkins officiating. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point. Inurnment at Historic Maplewood Cemetery, Crown Point, IN. www.burnsfuneral.com

Eldon W. Strong

January 11, 1953 - March 22, 2025