Obituaries

Martha L. Forest

April 17, 1929 to November 2, 2018

WINAMAC - Martha Lou Forest, 89, died at 2:19 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born April 17, 1929 in Akron, to the late Ellis and Floral Snoke Lamb. On Feb. 2, 1952, she married Fred C. Forest in Winamac. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 2005.

She is survived by: 
Cynthia (Otto Ritter) Anderson, Winamac, Daughter 
Tamera (Donald) Ploss, Winamac, Daughter 
4 Grandchildren 
7 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
1 Brother 
3 Sisters 

Mrs. Forest was a former employee at Switch Co. in Leiters Ford. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church at Bruce Lake, and a Red Cross volunteer. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and traveling. She was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Braves.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Thursday), at the funeral home with Pastor Butch Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center Activities Fund in Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered in the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Daniel J. Dickensheets

September 16, 1952 to November 1, 2018

WINAMAC - Daniel J. Dickensheets, 66, of Winamac, died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 1, at Franciscan Health East Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Sept. 16, 1952 in Logansport, to the late Richard F. and Marjorie Ann Morgan Dickensheets.

He is survived by: 
Jayne Sadler, Lafayette, Sister 
David Dickensheets Winamac, Brother 
Duane( Kelly) Dickensheets, Monticello, Brother 
James (Jenniffer) Dickensheets , Lafayette, Brother 
Randal Dickensheets, Detroit, Brother
Nieces: Shawn, Casey, Barbara and Meredith

Preceded in death by: 
Greg Sadler Brother-in-law

Mr. Dickensheets was a 1970 graduate of Winamac Community High School. He received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology from Purdue University in 1974. He had worked at Plymouth Tube Company, Braun Corporation and Whallon Machine as a design engineer. He retired eight years ago. He enjoyed running and bicycling. He had cycled every county road in Pulaski County. He also enjoyed gardening and watching sports. He was an avid Purdue fan.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home with Theresa Fischer Funeral Celebrant officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Rodney P. Ehrlich

April 5, 1946 to October 9, 2018

MONTICELLO - Rodney Price "Rod" Ehrlich, 72, of Monticello passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9.

He was born April 5, 1946 to the late Donald and Marion (Price) Ehrlich. He was a true son of Francesville, where he spent his childhood growing up as one of six siblings. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1964. It was during these formative years in Francesville that the seeds of Rod's character and values became deeply rooted and honored for the rest of his life. He never forgot where he came from and cherished the memories and friends he made in Francesville throughout his life. He married Cindy Hauk of Bluffton in June 1975. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Carrie Ehrlich, Chicago, daughter
Mark (wife, Liz) Ehrlich, Lafayette, son
Luke Ehrlich, grandson
Virginia Turner (husband, Boyce, deceased), sister
Jerry Ehrlich (wife, Connie), brother
Jim Ehrlich (wife, Concepcion), brother
Charlie Ehrlich (wife, Cindy), Arizona, brother
Derinda Ehrlich (husband, Jim Manning), sister
Many beloved nieces and nephews
Max and Queenie Hauk of Monticello, father/mother-in-law
Melinda Hauk Leighty, New Mexico, sister-in-law

Mr. Ehrlich, since the age of 11, knew he wanted to become an engineer. During high school, every free moment was spent at Monon Trailer where his brother Jerry gave him a job working nights to save money for college. After completing one year of college, he joined the military during the Vietnam Era and served stateside and in Korea. Upon discharge from the U.S. Army, he enrolled in Purdue University where he completed his degree in mechanical engineering. Having fully developed his skills at Monon Trailer, he was given the challenge of creating Monon's first engineering department. Thus began a life-long love affair with the trailer industry.

In April of 1985, he followed his brother, Jerry Ehrlich, to start a company called Wabash National where Rod assumed the role of Head of Engineering. For over 30 years, he authored more than 60 patents at Wabash National that advanced the company and the industry. In 1997, Rod was named Outstanding Mechanical Engineer by Purdue University for his contributions to the engineering profession. The Ehrlich Innovation Center at Wabash National was dedicated in 2012 to recognize his contribution and commitment to excellence. He will be remembered as a pioneer in the transportation industry.

Rod and Cindy were enthusiastic supporters of Purdue Musical Organizations (PMO) in which both of their children participated. Among the many highlights of their life together were the opportunities they shared participating with PMO on trips overseas, attending performances around the country and at home. He was an active member of the Monticello United Methodist Church. He was a musician and gifted artist. He could do anything with his hands and mind. Whether it was rebuilding a car, inventing a new patent for a trailer, refinishing the hinges on his 150 year old house, woodworking, drawing a portrait, playing the trumpet, forging new trails on his property, building sand castles or any number of creations, he never had a shortage of projects and lived life to the fullest. His napkin sketches will be remembered by many.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct.15 at Connection Court of the Monticello United Methodist Church located at entrance B. Visitation will also be one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service celebrating Mr. Ehrlich's life will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Monticello United Methodist Church sanctuary located at entrance A with Rev. Brian Beeks officiating services.

Memorial donations can be made to: Monticello United Methodist Church Building Campaign, Camp Tecumseh Capital Campaign, Purdue Musical Organizations Travel Fund, Purdue Cancer Research, or to Twin Lakes Family Food Pantry: Food Finders. Envelopes will be available at the Church. Whenever possible, online giving is appreciated.

Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with arrangements.

Steven L. Reinhold

August 15, 1946 to October 21, 2018

WINAMAC - Steven Lowell “Steve” Reinhold, 72, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21.

He was born Aug. 15, 1946 in Monterey to Lowell L. and Susie V. Calhoun Reinhold. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1964. On Dec. 24, 2008, he married Sharron A. Keller in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Stan S. (Bobbi) Reinhold, Plymouth, Son
Cole S. Reinhold, Plymouth, Grandson
Lyndi M. Reinhold, Plymouth, Granddaughter
Lowell L Reinhold, Winamac, Father
Becky (Jon Hall) Pugh, Auburndale, FL, Sister
Brenda (Jim) Loehmer, Pulaski, Sister
Tom Rees, Kokomo, Brother-in-law
Terri (Jeff) Brown, Kokomo, Niece
Jamye (Gene) Baker, Largo, FL, Niece
Jeff (Amy) Pugh, Culver, Nephew
Josh (Suzanne) Pugh, Culver, Nephew
Travis (Ashley) Seidel, Greensburg, PA, Nephew
Sara (Eric) Marxmiller, San Francisco, CA, Niece
Amber (Taylor Simpson) Seidel, Culver, Niece
11 Great Nieces and Nephews
Hugh Reinhold, Goshen, Uncle
Byron (Nancy) Reinhold, Elkhart, Uncle
Esther Reinhold, Monterey, Aunt
Dave (Vivian) Reinhold, Kewanna, Uncle
Judy (Howard) Carlisle, Argos, Aunt
Carol Kelsey, Monterey,  Aunt
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Susie V. Calhoun Reinhold, Mother
Joyce E. Rees, Sister
Katherine (Warren) Corbett, Aunt
Elsie (Jim) Tuley, Aunt
Valentine Reinhold, Jr., Uncle
Marie Reinhold, Aunt

Mr. Reinhold worked for Dean Milk Co. in Rochester, and retired in 2009 after 44 years of service. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union. He was a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church where he had served as trustee for many years caring for the church. He was a member of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years. He also served several years on the Pulaski County Election Board in Monterey. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed playing baseball, fast pitch softball, helping his father on the farm, hunting deer and mushrooms, yard work and raising pretty flowers. He really enjoyed the winters he spent with his wife, Sharron, in Avon Park, FL and playing cards with friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor Emily Gearhart officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac, with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation http://www.rileykids.org/ or Pulaski Health Care Center.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Richard E. Werner

November 21, 1921 to October 16, 2018

WINAMAC - Richard E. "Dick" Werner, 96, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, after a brief illness, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born Nov. 21, 1921 at home in Winamac to the late Clarence and Margaret Broadhead Werner. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1939. He met his wife Evelyn Strauch, at the Rural Youth Club in Logansport, where he and his late best friends (Richard Dickensheets and Richard O'Connor) spent much of their time socializing. The couple were married on May 29, 1949 at St. James Lutheran Church, Logansport. In 1957, they purchased the Tony Moose farm where they raised their family of five children and resided until their deaths. In their retirement years, the couple enjoyed spending time with their snowbird friends in Ft. Myers, and Bonita Springs, FL. She passed away April 25, 2017, just one month short of celebrating 68 years of marriage.

He is survived by:
Carol (Leonard) Short, Winamac, Daughter 
Steven (Nancy) Werner, Lafayette, Son 
Stanley (Eleanor) Werner, Waynesboro, VA, Son 
Cheryl Stout, Kewanna, Daughter 
Christine (Rod) Ringen, Francesville, Daughter 
13 Grandchildren: Michelle (Tim) Bowyer, Lenny Short, Jacob Short, Natalie Shidler, Joe (Gena) Werner, Andrew Werner, Kirsten Whan, Brent (Carrie) Whan, Ashley (Casey) Bradburn, Austin Risner, Jordan (Lisa) Burton, Nicole Burton and Abbriel Ringen.
28 great grandchildren 
1 great-great grandson 
Norman Strauch, Logansport, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jeff Shidler, Grandson-in-law 
Kris Werner, Granddaughter-in-law 
Robert (Madolynne) Werner, Brother 
Ernest and Carrie Martin Strauch, Father & Mother-in-law 
Arma Jean Strauch, Sister-in-law 
Paul (Eleanor) Strauch, Brother-in-law

Mr. Werner served four years in the U.S. Army prior to World War II as a medic. During the war, he served with the medical detachment 1106th Engineer Combat Group 1st Army building bridges. He landed on Utah Beach on D-Day and fought in all five campaigns at the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home from his service, he went to work at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and helped on the family farm. He went on to complete appliance service technician training in Chicago. He worked at Kelly's Hardware and Von Tobel's in Winamac for 31 years as a service technician.

He was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac where he served his church faithfully in many capacities. He was a former member of the Winamac/Eastern Pulaski Community School Board and the Pulaski County Election Board, representing Harrison Township. He was also a former member of Pulaski County REACT. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed crop farming and raising livestock. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting with his hunting dogs, walking in his woods, and watching wildlife. He was an avid ham radio operator (KC9YC) and later in life learned how to text on a cell phone. His daily hobbies included crossword puzzles, cryptograms and playing on the computer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Frances E. Kesler

May 26, 1925 to October 14, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Frances E. Kesler, 93, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, at Trail Creek Place, Michigan City.  She was a former resident of Francesville. 

She was born May 26, 1925 in Bantry, ND to the late Charles and Edith Healy Heath. On Dec. 15, 1945, she married Willis Kesler in Monticello. He preceded her in death in August of 1992.

She is survived by:
Jerry (Connie) Kesler, Plymouth, Son
Amanda Kesler, Lake Station, Granddaughter
Mike (Joni) Kalember, Mesa, AZ, Grandson
Shelli (Butch) Shreve, Michigan City, Granddaughter
Jamie Bartelhiem, New Buffalo, MI, Granddaughter
Billie (Jeremy) Bender, Porter, Granddaughter
8 Great grandchildren
3 Great-great grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Robert Kesler, Son
8 Sisters
6 Brothers

Mrs. Kesler worked at Schmaucher’s in Rensselaer for 25 years. She also worked as a cook at Pearly Mae’s restaurant in Francesville for 10 years. She was a member of the Francesville Baptist Church. She enjoyed working puzzles, cooking, gardening and sewing.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct 19, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will take be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.