Obituaries

August 10, 1936 to November 13, 2011

WINAMAC - David A. Stinemetz, 75, Winamac, died at 11:25 A.M., Sunday, Nov. 13, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born Aug.10, 1936, in Cincinnati, to Albert and Agnes Kleem Stinemetz. He married Betty Louise Long on Feb. 16, 1962, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Lee T. (Michael) Brewer, Marion, Daughter
Lisa M. (Christopher) Graves, Winamac, Daughter
Roger D. (Susan) Stinemetz, Star City, Son
Erica (Roland) Wilson, Grandchild
Michael (Jeni) Nale Sr., Grandchild
Samantha Stinemetz, Grandchild
Shelly Brewer, Grandchild
Amanda Bonnell, Grandchild
David Bonnell, Grandchild
Britni (Jonathon) Kasten, Grandchild
Rebecca (Michael) Rice, Grandchild
14 Great Grandchildren
George J. (Judy) Stinemetz, Winamac, Brother

He was preceded in death by:
Albert Durant Stinemetz, Father
Agnes Marie Kleem Stinemetz Samson, Mother
Faye Frakes, Sister
Pauline Raulerson, Sister
Eleanor Hall, Sister

Mr. Stinemetz lived most of his life in Winamac. He was employed for 34 years at Hart, Schaffner, & Marx in Rochester. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Professional Bull Riders Association. He enjoyed rock hunting, collecting Coke bottles and brass hose nozzles. He enjoyed yard work and gardening, and watching wildlife in his back yard.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (Nov. 20), at the funeral home, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to: Shrine Hospital for Children or Riley Children's Hospital.