Alan M. Eiler

Alan Maus Eiler, 77, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Inverness, Florida. He was born November 13, 1946, in Peru, Indiana, the son of John Dale Eiler and Madelyn Maus Eiler. Alan spent his early years on the family farm in Miami County until his family moved to Indianapolis. Alan was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, an active member of the First Christian Church in Columbus, was active in the Extended Hand Prison Ministries, and served on their board of directors. He graduated from Arlington High School where he played varsity basketball and received a scholarship to Daytona Beach College. Alan attended Purdue University and received his Masters degree in education from Butler University. Alan was the first Arlington student to return to Arlington to begin his teaching career. He went on to teach and coach at Carmel-Clay Middle School and Hamilton Southeastern. After retiring from teaching, he returned to his true love, which was farming in Bartholomew County. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Tim Bond officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Alan to Extended Hand Ministries P. O. Box 44163 Indianapolis, IN 46244 or through the funeral home. Alan is survived by his wife, Gayle L. (Newsom) Eiler, whom he married March 11, 2001; sons, Mitchell (Fran) Eiler, Brent (Becky) Crider and Bryan (Amanda) Sefcik; daughter, Misty N. (Rob) Regan and grandchildren, Julian Eiler, Alexander Crider, Jodie Crider, Evelyn Crider, Caroline Sefcik, Charlotte Sefcik, Claire Sefcik and Chase Sefcik. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance, and send a message of condolence to the Eiler family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com