Obituaries

October 26, 1927 to July 15, 2024

WINAMAC - Roland Dale “Rod” Lowry, 96, a lifelong farmer from Winamac, passed away Monday, July 15, at Northwest Health Hospital in La Porte.

He was born Oct. 26, 1927 in Winamac to the late Dale Stanley and Ruth Glee [Huffman] Lowry. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1946. On Sept. 24, 1950, he married Nancy Madeline Owen in Winamac. She died March 18, 2009.

Rod Lowry

He is survived by:
Linda (Jerry) Smith, Winamac, Daughter
Randall (Kimberly) Lowry, Winamac, Son
Kent (Deena) Lowry, Winamac, Son
Connie Knowles, Lafayette, Daughter
Grandchildren: Tracy Smith, Winamac; Angela (Bryce) Call, Tricia Lowry, Beth (Jamie) Bales, Rachel Lowry, and Nancee Knowles.
Great-Grandchildren: Magdalen Stout, Cooper Stout, Andrew Risner, Kaleb Grund, Isabelle Grund, Jace Grund, Alivia Grund, and Titus Call.
Lois Kasten, Sister
Neva Alexander, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kyle Lowry, Grandson
John Knowles, Son-in-law
Anita Watson, Sister
Harold Lowry, Brother

Mr. Lowry was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church where he was active as a church youth leader. He was a devoted Christian, and his faith sustained him throughout life. He lived his faith by being an example of God’s love. He was a generous man who tirelessly provided a helping hand, steadfast support, love and guidance to his family and friends. He was a man of many gifts. He enjoyed clog dancing and playing the dulcimer. He was a talented woodworker who built a variety of unique items. He also enjoyed painting and creating wood burning designs. He was a longtime vendor at the annual Power From the Past show in Winamac where he sold his handmade wooden trucks and cars. He was an outdoorsman and cherished time spent at the cabin he built on the pond. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and orneriness. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Additional visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, July 19, at the funeral home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Friday), with Pastor Tom Camp officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Medaryville Christian Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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