James “Jim” Ehrmantraut

November 7, 1944 - August 18, 2020

GREENFIELD – James “Jim” Douglas Ehrmantraut, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis on November 7, 1944 to Matthias J. and Mary V. (Bowser) Ehrmantraut. He graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1963. Mr. Ehrmantraut earned the rank E-3 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War from 1963-1967. While serving he was awarded the National Defense Medal. Jim married Tara (Whaley) in November 1985. He was a repairman for over 20 years for Shaffer Distributing Company. Jim was an avid gun collector. He liked blues music and playing his guitars. He was a very kind and patient man. Jim loved talking with family, especially with his sister. Jim is survived by his daughter, Shannon (Natasha) Moss-Ehrmantraut of Shelbyville; sister, Alicia Moberg of Illinois; cousin, Marie (Ike) Boyd; niece, Jennifer Rocha (Ben), 3 nephews Jay Allen, Jeff Allen (Christa) and John Allen (Pamela). He had 6 great-nieces Ashley Kadolph, Katrina Keaney, Amanda Keaney, Samantha Allen, Naomi Allen, Jaqueline Allen and Christina Clark; and 3 great nephews, Tyler Allen, Benjamin Allen and Colton Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthias and Mary Ehrmantraut; and his wife, Tara Ehrmantraut. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary and Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield with full military rites presented by the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard. As a reminder, masks are required in public indoor spaces and please practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard, 1104 Grayson Drive, Greenfield, IN 46140. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.