Edward Ellsworth Laughlin

Edward E. Laughlin at his home in the mountains of North Carolina.

Born on September 8, 1915 in Henry County, Indiana. He was one of three children, and oldest son, of Donel Laughlin and Mabel Anne Tapscott.

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Description

He was slim of build and of average stature (5 foot nine inches.) He had brown hair, blue eyes and for most of his life he wore a small mustache.

Early Years

• Childhood
• Siblings
  • Francis Scott Laughlin
  • June Alice Laughlin

Education

Graduated from Trotwood High School in Trotwood, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Religion

He was baptized into the Catholic faith in 1941.

Civilian Conservation Corps

Edward served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Military Service Years

Edward Laughlin during Naval boot camp, Rochester, NY.

EM2 Edward Ellsworth Laughlin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served in Norfolk, Virginia. He served as a Electricians Mate, 2nd Class.

Military Service(s): U.S. Navy

Family Years

Married Mary Virginia Kamenish on August 11, 1941 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The couple had five children: four boys - Michael Edward, Joseph Daniel, Patrick Anthony and Mark Stephen, and one girl - Mary Cathleen.

The couple had five children:

• Michael Edward Laughlin
• Joseph Daniel Laughlin
• Patrick Anthony Laughlin
• Mark Stephen Laughlin
• Mary Cathleen Laughlin

Married Betty T. Turner on December 3, 1983. The couple had no children. The couple later divorced.

Working Years

Worked as a park supervisor for the city of Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Business Ventures

Owned and operated Ed Laughlin Realty.

Personal Life

Edward E. Laughlin enjoying his favorite hobby.

Liked to fish and hunt.

Death

Edward died from pneumonia on January 10, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He was cremated and his remains were buried in 2009 at Powder Horn Mountain Cemetery in Watauga County, North Carolina.