Obituaries

July 6, 1959 to March 12, 2024

FRANCESVILLE- Chris W. Cummins, 64, of Francesville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, following a brave battle with cancer.

He was born July 6, 1959 at home in Jefferson Township, Pulaski County, to Roscoe “Bud” and Alice M. [Dahn] Cummins. He graduated from West Central High School with the class of 1977. On March 2, 1990, he married Beth E. [Sutton] Roberts in Francesville. She survives.

Chris Cummins

He is also survived by:
Nichole (Douglas) Perdue, Fortville, Daughter
David (Liana) Clark, Whitestown, Grandson
Nic Scagnoli, Asheville, NC, Grandson
Anabelle Scagnoli, Asheville, NC, Granddaughter
Lucas (s) Perdue, Indianapolis, Step-Grandchild
Isabelle and Sophia, Great-Granddaughters
Bud and Alice Cummins, Winamac, Parents
Barbara (Steve) Bonnet, North Liberty, IA, Sister
Patti (Jim) Wolpert Cummins, Indianapolis, Sister
Kim (Kathi) Cummins, Bradenton, FL, Brother
Dolly Cummins, New Buffalo, MI, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Cummins was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. He was thankful for the support of both his church family and friends throughout his cancer journey. He will be remembered for the way in which he served the Lord by serving others. He worked hard his entire life. After high school, he worked alongside his father at C& L Motors in Medaryville. He was supervisor at Monon Trailer in Monon, and was a laborer for Houston Davis installing drain tile. He was a longtime employee at Standard Auto Parts in Winamac, and enjoyed a special friendship with his employers, Bruce and Jill Brumm. For over 22 years, he was the manager of the Auto Value Store in Rensselaer. He was a licensed pilot with a passion for flying and building airplanes. He was a member and president of Rensselaer Experimental Aircraft Association (EEA). He was also a member of the Cessna 150 Club and received several awards for being a “Top Gun Pilot.” He was active in the Young Eagles program. He was afforded a high recognition for his integrity and kindness by his fellow pilots and friends. He was an avid golfer, talented builder and painter, and had a gift for restoring automobiles. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son and brother. He will be dearly missed.

Memorial visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., (April 2), at the funeral home with Phil Aldrich and Alan Sutton officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Beth Cummins.

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