Elwood G. De Vaul, Jr.

ELWOOD G. De VAUL, JR age 77, beloved husband for 52 years of Mary Jean; dearest brother of John (wife Ann) and the late David; dear uncle of John; nephew of Sr. Rose Elizabeth, OSU. 

Born under the American flag, Elwood proudly served the US Army in Vietnam and was a member of the VFW Lodge 1863 and American Legion Post #309. He graduated from Maple Heights High School. Elwood found excitement in sports, including the Browns, Cavs, Indians, The Ohio State Buckeyes and high school wrestling. He had a strong belief in helping others and fulfilled that need by volunteering at a nursing home. Elwood was a Playhouse Square season subscriber, an avid gardener and delighted in traveling to Niagara Falls and Shipshewanna.

Contributions may be made in memory of Elwood to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate . 

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors Wednesday March 12, 2025 at 7PM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Burial will take place at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Elwood at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) WEDNESDAY 3-7PM.