Obituaries

May 30, 1947 to December 30, 2020

WINAMAC – Word has been received of the death of Jerald Jay “Popcorn” Reutebuch, 73, of Tombstone, AZ, who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.

He was born May 30, 1947 to the late John William and Cora Martha Link Reutebuch.

He is survived by:
Brent Reutebuch, Son
Bradley (Tricia) Reutebuch, Son
Broderick, Grandson
Betty DeSabatine, Sister
Sharon (Jerry) Cloud, Sister
Kay (Tom) Derheimer, Sister
Marlene (Ron) Roth, Sister
Marsha (Rich) Lehman, Sister
Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Georgette Kotalik Reutebuch, Wife
Bill (Babe) Reutebuch, Brother
Junior (Evelyn) Reutebuch, Brother
Richard Reutebuch, Brother
Chiz (Chester) Hanus, Sister
John (Janet) Reutebuch, Brother
Dottie (Bud) Linback, Sister
Paul DeSabatine, Brother-in-law

Mr. Reutebuch loved his very large family of 12 siblings, of which he was the baby. He also enjoyed playing cards and drinking adult beverages with his friends and business associates. He thoroughly loved watching NASCAR, especially watching Justin Haley Racing win several races. He also loved watching the Chicago Cubs win the World Series in his lifetime. He frequented the local gaming industry and liked going to the casinos nationwide with his friend, Gina Williams. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and earned a Purple Heart. He worked at Whallon Machinery and ABlock Inc. He was proud to be a longtime business owner. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 22, at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will follow. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortaury.com.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.