Obituaries

July 22, 1989 to April 21, 2018

WINAMAC - Adam Tyler Deitrich, 28, of Star City, passed away at 10:37 a.m., Saturday, April 21, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 22, 1989 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, to David Clark Myers and Melissa Jane Deitrich. He graduated from Winamac High School in 2008.

He is survived by:
Melissa and Art Newman, Winamac, Parents
Brianna (Bradley Dragoon) Deitrich, New York City, Sister and Brother-in-law
Peyton Newman, Winamac, Sister
Jason Newman, Culver, Step Brother
Matt (Catie) Newman, Monterey, Step Brother
Sandra (Joe) Hulsizer, Logansport, Maternal Grandmother
Aunts and Uncles: Mike (Karen) Deitrich, Ronda Deitrich, Lisa Penny, Robert Deitrich, John (Jeanne) Newman, Herb (Janet) Newman, Barb (Warren) Penrod, Geri Newman, Mary Newman, Marilyn Newman, Karla Allen and Roanna Hepburn.
Adam is also survived by numerous cousins and close friends.

He was preceded in death by: 
David Clark Myers, Father 
Ronald Deitrich, Maternal Grandfather 
Herb and Norma Newman, Paternal Step Grandparents 
Daryl Deitrich, Uncle 
Ed Newman, Uncle

Mr. Deitrich was employed at Co-Alliance LLP in Reynolds where he was growing his passion for agricultural sales through Ag Retail. He was a member of the Star City Lions Club and Winamac Eagles Lodge #2580. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was an avid Indiana University basketball and Chicago Cubs fan. While in high school, he was active in football and golf, and attended the First United Methodist Church of Winamac. He was a 10-year 4-H member in Pulaski County and especially enjoyed helping his sister, Peyton, with her swine projects. He graduated from Purdue University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. While at Purdue, he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Chapter. Adam will always be remembered for his contagious smile, bright blue eyes, orneriness, and his ability to make others laugh. He was known to be the friend who would drop everything to help someone in need. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, at the First United Methodist Church of Winamac; and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. An Eagle's memorial service will be at 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 25 at the church with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Logansport.

Memorial donations may be made to the family for a scholarship that will be established in Adam's memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com