Obituaries

August 26, 2007 to June 29, 2024

ROYAL CENTER – Tuff Cole Uebler, 16, of Francesville (formerly of Royal Center), passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 29, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Francesville.

Tuff Uebler

Born Aug. 26, 2007 in Gilette, Wyoming, he was the son of Donald Uebler Sr. and Loretta (McKim) Kowalczyk. He attended Pioneer High School and enjoyed playing sports. He was currently working for Pelsy Septic and Plumbing in Francesville. He was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time with his friends.

Survivors include his mother Loretta Kowalczyk of Francesville, grandmother Katrina McKim of Royal Center, brothers Brett McKim of Royal Center, Donald Uebler Jr. of Warsaw, sisters Gail Kowalczyk of Michigan and Serenity Uebler of Michigan, aunts and uncles Travis McKim of Marion, Jane Wolf of Colorado, Tom Day of Illinois and Misty Day of Virginia, and nephew Elliot McKim of Royal Center.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald Uebler Sr., grandfather Steven McKim, and uncle Steven McKim Jr.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, at the funeral home. Pastor Ryan Lewellen will officiate. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Tuff’s online guestbook is available, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com. Donations can also be made through the website at the make a payment tab.