Obituaries

October 2, 1939 to June 29, 2022

WINAMAC - George Joseph Stinemetz, 82, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, at his home.

He was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Cincinnati, to the late Albert Durant and Agnes Marie [Kleem] Stinemetz. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1959. On June 23, 1984, he married Judy [Shannon] Tarble. She passed away Feb. 8, 2020.

George Stinemetz

He is survived by:
Michelle “Missy” Rehm, Winamac, Daughter
William “Mike” Stinemetz, Michigan City, Son
Susan “Susie” (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Daughter
Gerry Jo “Jo Jo” (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Daughter
Brenda (Robert Coble) McIntosh, Winamac, Daughter
14 Grandchildren: Heidi, Mindi, Mallori, Gabe, Jessie, Michael, Andrew, Madison, Alexander, Chris, Zachary, Nathan, Elizabeth “Ki Ki,” and David.
17 Great-Grandchildren
Betty Stinemetz, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Carole Jeane [Lewis] Stinemetz, First Wife
Daniel Joseph Reedy, Grandson
Alivia Stahl, Great-Granddaughter
Fay (Bud) Frakes, Sister
Pauline Raulerson, Sister
Eleanor Hall, Sister
David Stinemetz, Brother

Mr. Stinemetz worked at Rockwell International in Knox, for many years, and retired from Galbreath, Inc. in Winamac. He was a charter member of the Winamac Moose Lodge #2513. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He took great pride in his lawn and flowers and was the unofficial neighborhood watchman. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private family burial will be at Mt. Zion Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (In memory of Daniel Joseph Reedy).

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