Martin Elzy

Austin, Texas resident Martin Elzy passed away on June 2, 2019 due to ALS. Martin was born June 27, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois to Ruby Irene Elzy and Junior Dale Elzy of Sullivan. Martin grew up among many beloved relatives and attended Sullivan High School where he played several sports, joined the student government, and sang for weddings.
At Eastern Illinois University Martin completed his 1968 Bachelors in Education and 1969 Masters in History, earning EIU’s 2006 Outstanding Graduate Alumnus Award. Martin spent one year teaching high school world history in Franklin, Ohio, before earning his 1975 Doctorate in History at Miami University of Ohio.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.