Obituaries

January 13, 1935 to July 25, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Fred L. Litke, 87, of Francesville, passed away Monday, July 25, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

He was born Jan. 13, 1935 in LaGrange, to the late Theodore J. and Iva E. [Rogers] Litke. He was a 1953 graduate of Pulaski High School. On June 5, 1955, he married Betty Jo March in Pulaski. She survives.

Fred Litke

He is also survived by:
Pam (Mike) Ledford, Francesville, Daughter
Mike (Danny Woods) Litke, Brazil, Son
Jeff Litke, St. Louis, MO, Son
Summer Hudson, Granddaughter
Shane (Ashley) Ledford, Grandson
Erica (DJ) Reinfeld, Granddaughter
Brooke Towns, Granddaughter
Evan (Brenda) Litke, Grandson
Cheslynn (fiancé: Brandon) Litke, Granddaughter
Sutherlan Litke, Grandson
Daylan Litke, Granddaughter
12 Great-Grandchildren
Phil (Sharon) Litke, Winamac, Brother
Rosemary Litke, Monticello, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
James Litke, Brother
1 Infant Brother

Mr. Litke went to work at Winamac Sales Co. in 1954 selling JI Case tractors and implements in downtown Francesville. When the company closed, he went to work for Moorman Manufacturing Co. and was a local feed salesman until his retirement. He and his wife owned and operated the Village Inn restaurant in Francesville for many years. He was a longtime member of Francesville First Christian Church. He was a 50-year member of the Francesville Lion’s Club and Francesville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a founding member of the Francesville Little League. He served on the Francesville town board and the Pulaski County 4-H Swine Committee. He was a faithful volunteer at the Humanitarian Distribution Center. He enjoyed fishing and visiting the boat. He was well known for his homemade caramels and hot spaghetti. Most of all, he loved his family very much and will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, Aug. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Aug. 6, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Private family burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Life Wise Academy or Francesville First Christian Church.

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