Obituaries

March 14, 1919 to December 26, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Neil V. Erb, 91, of 6245 S 1400 W, Francesville, passed away at 10:15 p.m. (CST), Sunday, Dec. 26, in George Ade Memorial Health Care Center, Brook.

He was born March 14, 1919, in Francesville, the son of the late Herman and Bertha Honnegar Erb. His first marriage was to Ruth Long. In 1973 he married Marceline Sanders Burget. She preceeded him in death in March 2010.

Survivors include
Darrel G. Erb, Francesville, Son
Darleen A. (Ryan) Erb, Wolcott, Daughter
Debra (Jay) Blackwood, Boulder, CO, Step-Daughter
Mary Jane (Mike) Royce, Wheatfield, Step-Daughter
Patty (Jerry) Dunno, South Carolina, Step-Daughter
He was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Carol Bucher Francesville, Sister
Glenn Erb, Irvine, CA, Brother
Max Erb, Monon, Brother

He was preceded in death by:
Octavia Getz Erb, Step Mother
Cindy Erb Timmons, Daughter
Ruth Long Erb, First Wife
Lorna Erb, Sister
Helen Erb Sister
Don Erb, Brother
George Erb, Brother

Mr. Erb lived in Pulaski County most of his life. He grew up in White Post Township (across from where West Central Schools are now located) and attended school in Medaryville. He moved to Francesville in 1935, where he worked at the local milling company as a feed maker and truck driver. Later he worked as a filling station operator.

When the military draft began, he was 21 and signed up. He was called to serve in the armed forces in October 1941 and he spent most of the next 4-1/2 years in the service in the U.S and in the European Theater until World War II was over May 5, 1945. He recieved the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart medals.

In 1946, Mr. Erb began farming and worked for Manion Construction, building several houses and repairing quite a few. He took up the carpenter trade on his own along with farming until he retired in 1984. He built his present home south of Francesville in 1970. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Francesville. He was a Life Member of the American Legion, Jasper County 40&8 Voiture and Life Member of the VFW.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Dec. 31), at First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville Christian Church, or the American Legion.