Obituaries

Harold Budd

September 25, 1926 to May 24, 2018

WINAMAC - Harold W. Budd, 91, of Goshen (a life-long resident of Pulaski County), passed away at 10:05 p.m., Thursday, May 24, Goshen Hospital.

He was born Sept. 25, 1926 in Pulaski to the late Schuyler and Nelle Herrick Budd. He was a 1945 graduate of Pulaski High School. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II and was a member of the Winamac American Legion. On March 31, 1957, he married Ruth F. Smith at the Methodist Church in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Susan E. Budd, Ft. Wayne, Daughter 
Linda K. (Bruce) Wells, Nappanee, Daughter 
Laura F. Horning, Goshen, Daughter 
David W. (Karen) Budd, Winamac, Son 
15 Grandchildren 
14 Great Grandchildren

Mr. Budd farmed and sold insurance until 1968 when he quit farming to devote himself to the insurance agency. He retired in 2004 after a successful career. He was a former 4-H club leader and overall supporter of local 4-H programs. He was a longtime member and past-president of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and a member of the Pulaski County Historical Society. He was a lifelong member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church, where he served numerous years as an elder. Music was his passion and a talent. He served as the church choir director for 47 years and was involved with numerous music groups including the Logansport Iron Horseman Barbershop Chorus. Another special talent was his ability to create beautiful cottonwood bark carvings. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 1, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac (with a Kiwanis memorial service at 8 p.m.); and from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Marty 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 Emmaus Mission Center, Inc. of Logansport, or to Heifer International.

Eddy P. Minnick

November 15, 1948 to May 21, 2018

WINAMAC - Eddy P. Minnick, 69, of Winamac, passed away at 9:50 p.m., Monday, May 21, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Nov. 15, 1948 in Logansport, to the late Frederick R. and Marr M. Kistler Minnick. He was a 1967 graduate of Pioneer High School in Royal Center. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. On Aug. 23, 1975, he married the late Margaretha Roza in Butano Canyon, CA.

Survivors include his son Jason Minnick, Wabash; brothers Nathanial (Kenneth Walter) Minnick, Alamogordo, and Brad (Kathy) Minnick, Winamac; step-brother Richard (Marsha) Lehman, Pulaski; step-sister Carolyn (Ray) Brown, Elberfeld; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: brother Dave Minnick, step-mother Donna Lehman Minnick, and step-brother Terry Lehman.

Mr. Minnick was retired from Plymouth Tube in Winamac. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching all types of auto-racing. He was a beloved father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A military honors ceremony will be at 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Final disposition will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.

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

Joseph Pesaresi

February 13, 1947 to May 16, 2018

WINAMAC - Joseph P. "Joe" Pesaresi, 71, of Winamac, passed away, surrounded by his family, at 12 noon Wednesday, May 16, at home.

He was born Feb. 13, 1947 in Logansport, to the late Walter and Theresa Digilio Pesaresi. He was a 1966 graduate of Winamac High School. On Dec. 31, 1976, he married Terry Weaver in Ft. Wayne. She survives. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac.

He is also survived by: 
Anthony (Tina) Pesaresi, Kewanna, Son 
Andrew Pesaresi, Rochester, Son 
Garrett Pesaresi, Kewanna, Grandson 
Cale Pesaresi, Kewanna, Grandson 
Curtis Pesaresi, Kewanna, Grandson 
Daniel (Vivian) Pesaresi, Mishawaka, Brother 
Barbara (Gene) Huber, Winamac, Sister 
Brenda Venderley, Ft. Wayne, Sister-in-law 
Larry (Sharon) Weaver, Ft. Wayne, Brother-in-law 
Sherry (Tom) Watt, Ft. Wayne, Sister-in-law 
Ova Huff, Logansport, Uncle 
Carl Pesaresi, Logansport, Uncle 
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

As one of the family owners of Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna, Mr. Pesaresi was serving as CEO. His career there spanned nearly 50 years. He was active in national and regional spring industry associations. He was an avid golfer and was a member of several golf clubs where he enjoyed the time spent with friends and family. He was a big sports fan, especially of golf and racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched.

A scriptural wake service will be at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday; and 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, May 21, at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 21, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (to support further advancements in neuroendocrine cancer research).

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

Richard E. Bushman

July 14, 1936 to May 8, 2018

FRANCESVILLE- Richard Eugene Bushman, 81, of Flora (formerly of Francesville), passed away at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, at Mulberry Health, Mulberry, IN.

He was born July 14, 1936 in Francesville to the late Ernest E. and Mary G. Rogers Bushman. After graduating from high school, he farmed with his father and was later drafted into the U.S. Army. On April 3, 1960, he married Hazel Irene Crowe in Decatur, IL. She survives.

He is survived by:  
Faith D. Keller, Fishers, Daughter 
Phillip E. (Sandy) Bushman, Camden, Son 
Daniel E. (Michele) Bushman Brookston, Son 
Timothy E. (Donna) Bushman, Winamac, Son 
15 Grandchildren: Joseph, Hope, Makayla, Alyssa, Justin, Braiden, Dylan, Devin, Drew, Aaron, Austin, Adam, Ashley, Alan and Amber 
2 Great Grandchildren: Noah and Addilyn 
Thelma (Bob) Bensen, Greenwood, Sister 
Delores (Ray) Woodruff, Royal Center, Sister 
Phyllis Maynard, Gallatin, TN, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jim Keller, Son-in-law 
Jerry Maynard, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bushman was an active member of Paul's Chapel Church, rural Winamac, and enjoyed Sundays spent with his family at church. He was a lifelong farmer and owner/operator of Bushman Sales and Service in Francesville. In his later years, he did small engine repair at Coast-to-Coast in Winamac. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, gardening, and bird watching. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 14, at Paul's Chapel Church with Pastor Phillip Messer officiating. Burial will be at Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Richard C. Rohloff

August 22, 1952 to May 10, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Richard C. Rohloff, 65, of Francesville, died at 10:10 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at his son's residence in Francesville.

He was born Aug. 22, 1952 in Winamac to the late Ralph C. and Ruth Howe Rohloff. He was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. He was a 1970 graduate of West Central High School and a graduate of Vincennes University.

Survivors include:

Ryan C. Rohloff, Francesville, IN, Son 
3 sisters 

Mr. Rohloff was a farmer and had worked at Plymouth Tube Co in Winamac for 25 years. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and working Sudoku puzzles. He loved attending fairs and festivals . He enjoyed traveling to farm shows and other events.

No services will be scheduled.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.

Diane J. Booknis

September 30, 1941 to May 4, 2018

WINAMAC - Diane Joyce Booknis, 76, of Fishers (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 9:58 p.m., Friday, May 4, at Allisonville Meadows, Fishers.

She was born Sept. 30, 1941 in Knox, to the late Frederick and Viola E. Runyon Schultz. She was a graduate of Knox High School. On May 28, 1960, she married Robert E. "Bob" Booknis in Winamac. Together they owned and operated Booky's Bait and Tackle in Winamac for over 35 years. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Robert J. (Mindy) Booknis, Austin, TX, Son 
Randall J. (fiance: Susan Clemons) Booknis, Indianapolis, Son 
4 Grandchildren: Taylor, Meghan, Tate and Kaylee 
Dolores Jones, Sister 
Donald Schultz, Brother 
Delvin (Fran) Schultz, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Dennis Schultz, Brother

Mrs. Booknis was a devoted member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers. She was a member of the Winamac Eagle's Auxiliary. She enjoyed crafting and was very artistic. She was a self-taught accountant. She especially enjoyed living on the Tippecanoe River and "outfishing" Bob. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed hosting her family, especially at the holidays. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m., and a scriptural wake service will be at 7 p.m., followed by Christian Mother's and Ladies of Charity Services. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 11, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Peter's Catholic Church.

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