Obituaries

June 19, 1949 to January 24, 2019

KEWANNA - Bud William Krohn Jr., of Winamac passed away at 1:34 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family.

Born June 19, 1949 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Bud W. Sr. and Dorothy (Frasa) Krohn. He graduated from Winamac Community High School and attended Indiana State University.

Survivors include his son Joshua Krohn (Bridgette) of Lamesa, Texas;  daughter Cristy Sinclair (David) of Danville; brother Robert Krohn (Theresa) of Sheridan; sister Marilyn Newman (Greg Loehmer) of Winamac; grandchildren Kenley Krohn, Thomas Krohn, Caroline Krohn, Gavin Sinclair and Katelyn Sinclair, and beloved co-grandparent Cindra Krohn of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Ed Newman.

Mr. Krohn was a lifelong farmer of livestock and grain. He was also formerly employed at Dean Foods in Rochester, and served in the Indiana National Guard. He had a big heart for civil service. He served as a Pulaski County Commissioner, a board member of Fulton County REMC, an Eastern Pulaski Community School Board member, and Indiana State Fair Board director. He was also very active for several years with Pulaski County 4-H and was a strong supporter and advocate for all local FFA and 4-H programs. He enjoyed Purdue basketball, toy tractors, all things political, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He instilled his love for youth livestock and farming in his children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna Chapel; and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. (Due to weather, the funeral service was moved from Wednesday to Thursday.)

Memorial donations may be made to the Indiana State Fair Celebration of Champions directly or through Community State Bank in Royal Center.

Online condolences for the family may be placed in the guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.