Longtime Jasper Businessman and Civic Volunteer George Elliott Dies

George Dave Elliott, 88, of Jasper, died at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Born in Jasper on June 11, 1937, Mr. Elliott was a Jasper High School graduate, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a long time local entrepreneur who founded an insurance agency with offices in Jasper and Huntingburg.

Mr. Elliott married Sara Riester on May 4, 1957. He was active in community life as a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed outdoor pursuits including fishing and hunting, worked in woodworking, and was an avid runner who completed more than 100 five kilometer races. Survivors include his wife Sara, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Becher Kluesner North Chapel, followed by burial at Shiloh Cemetery. Online condolences and guidance for memorial contributions are available in the obituary.

Elliott's death matters to Dubois County beyond personal loss. As the founder of a local insurance agency with multiple offices, he contributed to the county economy through small business operations and local employment. The transition of client relationships and business leadership raises practical questions about succession planning for family owned firms and the continuity of locally based financial services that residents rely on for coverage and claims support.

His long standing participation in St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Kiwanis Club reflected a pattern of civic engagement that supports local programs and volunteer driven services. The loss of experienced volunteers can strain organizational capacity and underscores the importance of leadership development within civic groups to sustain community programs and neighborly networks that feed into civic participation and local governance.

For friends and neighbors seeking details on remembrances, the obituary lists directions for offering condolences and making memorial contributions. Community organizations may use this moment to assess volunteer needs and succession plans as they absorb the responsibilities left by long time members.