Obituaries

September 21, 1919 to May 22, 2015

CULVER - Karl Master Sr., 95, of Monterey, passed away at 10:05 p.m., Friday, May 22, at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver.

He was born Sept. 21, 1919, to the late Edward C. and Ida (Appler) Master. He married June L. Wolfram on Feb. 24, 1939. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include: two sons Karl E. (Rose) Master Jr. of Monterey and Kerry E. (Tammy) Master of Choctaw, Okla.; four daughters; Judith L. Rinehart of Sun Lakes, Ariz., Danya L. Master of Queen Creek, Ariz., Darla R. (Jeff) Ditmire of Rochester, and Kenda R. (Dean) Rice of Chandler, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters: Alberta Wilcockson and M. Jean Rensberger.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Philip, Rudolph "Rudy," John and Martin "Jack" Master; four sisters, Wilma Kelsey, Dorothy Langenbahn, Martha Master and Pauline Good.

Mr. Master served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Radioman 3rd class on the U.S.S. HILO. He was a member of the Monterey Fire Department for 70 years. He was also a member of the Collins Tasch American Legion Post 399 and a member of the Monterey Lions Club. He was a building contractor for many years before giving it up to work for the U.S. Postal Service. He will be remembered by the many homes he built, his many charity services and his beautiful cabinet making and woodworking skills. His work can be found in his church and many homes throughout the area.

After retirement, he and June spent many winters in Sun Lakes, Ariz., where he enjoyed playing golf, hiking the beautiful Arizona trails, and a Sunday here and there at the race track. He occasionally slipped away to Vegas. His biggest loves were hunting and fishing, working in his shop, playing golf - and always a good card game! In their younger years, he and June square danced and were on bowling and ball teams. He was totally devoted to his church and his family. He was an awesome father and truly loved by his children. He worked hard to give them a childhood that they cherish.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6, with services immediately following at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the staff at Miller's Merry Manor who catered to his every whim and made his stay there as comfortable as possible.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church at 124 College Ave., Culver, IN 46511.

The Odom Funeral Home in Culver is in charge of arrangements.