Obituaries

May 24, 1944 to July 14, 2018

WINAMAC - Robert Joseph "Papa" Sommers, 74, of Winamac, passed away at 1:07 a.m., Saturday, July 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born May 24, 1944 in Chicago. He married Linda Lorene Heck on July 24, 1965 in Chicago. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Glenn Sommers, Winamac, Son 
Dylan Sommers, Winamac, Son 
Karen Visinaiz, Hammond, Sister 
Robin Weston, Hammond, Sister 
5 grandchildren 
8 great grandchildren 
Cathleen Sommers, Rensselaer, Daughter-in-law 
Many nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Robert J. Sommers, Father 
Loretta Adamczyk, Mother 
Robert John Sommers, Son 
Jon Heck, Brother-in-law

Mr. Sommers was a roofer and a member of Chicago Local 11 Roofers Union. He enjoyed working in his garage making arts and crafts. He also enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m., (Tuesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

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