Jeffery L. Moon, 72, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday evening, October 3, 2018. He was born on January 9, 1946 in Frankfort to Hollys E. and Thelma I. (Brammell) Moon. He married Elaine R. Peterson on June 16, 1968 in Jasonville, Indiana and she survives.
Jeff was a 1964 graduate of Frankfort High School and a 1968 graduate of Wabash College and then earned his Master’s in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. He worked in various city governments in Illinois and Missouri and in administration with Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff also taught Math and Social Studies in numerous area schools. He was on the board of directors for the Red Barn Summer Theatre, coached Boy’s Club basketball, and refereed and umpired. He loved reading, woodworking, photography, fishing (sitting by the water) and adventures with his great nieces and nephews.
Surviving family includes his Wife: Elaine R. Moon of Frankfort; Son: Aaron D. Moon of Lafayette; Sister: Jennifer (David) Wilson of Frankfort; Niece: Diana (Mike) Melton of Frankfort; Nephew: Matt (Brandi) Wilson of Frankfort; Great Niece: Addy Grace Melton; and Great Nephews: Sam and Carter Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Michael M.J. Moon.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-5 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main Street, Frankfort. There will be a basket of memories at the gathering, please bring your written memories of Jeff to share with his family. If anyone wishes to honor Jeff’s memory with a gift, a donation to the Red Bard Summer Theatre would be appreciated. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a personal message with the family.