Judge Francis Leroy Wiltrout

Francis Leroy Wiltrout was born on May 8, 1907.  He graduated from Indiana University Law School in Bloomington in 1933.  During World War II, he served in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. 

Judge Wiltrout was elected to the Indiana Appellate Court in 1948 and served from January 1, 1949 until December 31, 1952.  He was Chief Judge during the November 1950 term.  During his time on the court, he completed Judge Dan Flanagan’s three-volume work, Civil Trial and Appellate Practice.

Judge Wiltrout, a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, served as President of the Elkhart County Bar Association.  He was a member of the Elkhart Kiwanis Club, the American Legion, and the Amateur Radio Club.

Judge Wiltrout died in Elkhart on August 20, 1978 at the age of 71.  He was survived by his wife Margaret, and his three children, Roy, Ann and Margaret.