Obituaries

November 29, 1938 to October 10, 2015

WINAMAC - Melvin LaVon "Nub" Brogdon, 76, of Kewanna, (Lake Bruce) passed away at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Nov. 29, 1938 in Monon, the only child of the late Melvin C. and Margaret Adams Brogdon.  On Oct. 28, 1962, he married Katherine E. "Bunny" Smidler in Reynolds. She survives.

Survivors include:

Pamela J. (Craig) Barr, Noblesville, Daughter
Melvin Scott (Missie) Brogdon, Winamac, Son
Lauren E. Barr, Granddaughter
Emily M. Barr, Granddaughter
Bethany M. Brogdon, Granddaughter
Erika L. Brogdon, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Margaret Adams Brogdon Pluimer, Mother

Mr. Brogdon graduated from Monon High School in 1956. After high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in Guam before being honorably discharged. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Moose Lodge. He retired after 34 years as an area supervisor for gas measurement and transmission at NIPSCO. The Brogdons enjoyed 21 years of wintering in Pine Island, FL and Avon Park, FL. They also enjoyed living on Lake Bruce, especially fishing and boating. They have camped all over the U.S. and Canada. He was a diehard Indiana University Basketball and Bobby Knight fan. He was an avid Winamac Warrior fan and enjoyed attending his granddaughters' sporting events. He loved his Shih-tzu, Dixie who was always by his side even when he passed away. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to so many. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. 
Burial will be at Bruce Lake Cemetery, Lake Bruce. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

The family requests memorial donations to the Melvin "Nub" Brogdon Scholarship Fund to be established at First National Bank of Monterey which will benefit a graduate of Winamac Community High School who is pursuing a career in special education, nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. Checks can be mailed to First National Bank of Monterey c/o Melvin "Nub" Brogdon Scholarship Fund 556 N. US 35, Winamac, IN 46996.

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