Obituaries

September 5, 1932 to December 14, 2011

WINAMAC - Don A. Grostefon, 79, of Winamac died at 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 5, 1932, in Star City, to the late Carl "Nick" and Nellie Mae Powers Grostefon. He married Sandra K. Warner on April 26, 1953 at the Star City United Methodist Church in Star City. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Gregory W. (Claire) Grostefon, Logansport, Son
Laurel Anne (Donald) Linback, Francesville, Daughter
Douglas M. (Tina) Grostefon, Monticello, Son
Christian S. Grostefon, Winamac, Son
Emily Grostefonn, Granddaughter
Erik Grostefon, Grandson
Lauren Linback, Granddaughter
Jenna Linback, Granddaughter
Kalen Linback, Grandson
Branson Eber, Grandson
Alex Grostefon, Grandson
Keilly Parish, Granddaughter
Caitlyn Horton, Granddaughter
Dawson Grostefon, Grandson
Max Grostefon, Winamac, Brother
Jack (Donna) Grostefon, Ft. Myers, FL, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Elizabeth "Sis" Korba, Sister
Nick Grostefon, Brother

Mr. Grostefon attended Grass Creek High School and graduated from Star City High School in 1950.  He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a member of VFW Post #1728 and American Legion Post #71, both of Winamac. He was a former Veterans' Service Officer for Pulaski County.

He received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University in Bloomington and his master's degree from Ball State University. He was a retired school teacher and adminstrator having worked at the Eastern Pulaski Community Schools and Logansport Community Schools. He conducted the feasibility study for the El-Tip-Wa Area Vocational School which served students in Cass, Fulton, Carroll, Pulaski, and White counties, and he served as its director for 26 years.

Mr. Grostefon was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winamac and a former member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He was a 50-year member and Past Master of Winamac Masonic Lodge #262. He also had been a DeMolay Dad. He was past president of the Pulaski County Library Board and the Star City West Cemetery Board.

He was an avid golfer, Indiana University basketball fan, and Bob Knight supporter. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at the Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Masonic services will be at 6 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday (Dec. 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Winamac.