Obituaries

September 21, 1931 to September 14, 2015

WINAMAC - Charles R. "Chuck" Webb, 83, of Winamac, died at 1:01 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born on Sept. 21, 1931 in Winamac to the late William H. and Eula E. Campbell Webb. On July 24, 1953, he married Mary Ann Hauser in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Julie A. (Sam) Hicks, LaGrange, Daughter 
Alison N. (Marc) Peterson, Momence, IL, Granddaughter 
Charles E. (Brandi) Schlabach, Logansport, Grandson 
Steve (Terri) Hicks, Angola, Grandson 
Jeff (Retha) Hicks, Angola, Grandson 
Jennifer (Nicholas) Pack, Angola, Granddaughter 
Randall Hicks, Portland, OR, Grandson 
8 Great-Grandchildren 
Several Nieces & Nephews 
Tom & Barb White & Family, Winamac, Extended Family

Preceded in death by: 
William T. Webb Brother 
3 Half Sisters 
1 Half Brother 

Mr. Webb served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #71 and the VFW Post #1728. As a member of the local honor guard, he presented the flag and played taps at the graveside for numerous fellow veterans. He retired as postmaster of the Winamac Post Office in 1989. Following retirement, he was employed at Frain Mortuary, where he worked for over 26 years.

Mr. Webb served on the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department for 31 years. He enjoyed helping with the German Festival. He joined the Winamac Kiwanis Club in 1975, and he served as its president in 1981. He enjoyed helping with the pancake breakfast. His dedication to the club allowed him to maintain a perfect attendance record. In 2014, he received the Kiwanian of the Year award. He was a 50-year member and Past Master of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM. He also served many years as chaplain for the Masonic Memorial Services.

Mr. Webb was an avid reader and liked to play golf. He was a Winamac Warrior sports fan and an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He especially enjoyed going to Purdue football games with Tom White and Notre Dame Football games with Paul Gilsinger. Chuck and Mary Ann loved to travel. They had visited 46 states together. They also enjoyed going to Four Winds Casino, listening to live music, and attending social functions. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He faithfully attended his grandchildren's functions over the years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. A Kiwanis memorial service will take place at 7 p.m., followed by a Masonic service at the funeral home, Thursday The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey 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 the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department. 

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