Obituaries

March 24, 1954 to January 27, 2019

WINAMAC - William Robert "Bill" Widner Sr., 64, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Jan.27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 24, 1954 in Knox, to Robert Louis and Katherine Rigsby Widner. He graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School in 1973 where he met his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Potempa, whom he married on June 1, 1973. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
William Robert "Bill" (Wendy) Widner Jr., Monterey, Son 
Robert Louis "Bob" (Heather) Widner, Monterey, Son 
Carrie Ann (Tony) Hreha, Valparaiso, Daughter 
Proud Papaw to Nine Grandchildren: Laine, Lucas, Landen, Lynna, Liam, Owen, Isabelle, Aubrey and Anthony. 
Katherine "Rosie" Amidei, North Judson, Mother 
Patricia (Ed) Cox, Sister 
Sheri (John) Petramala, Sister 
Donald (Jan) Amidei, Francesville, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Chester and Peggy Potempa, San Pierre,  Father- and Mother-in-law

Preceded in death by: 
Robert Louis Widner, Father 
Al Amidei, Step Father

Mr. Widner was an avid farmer and excavator with a passion for operating heavy equipment/machinery. He founded Widner and Sons Excavating in 1981 and worked alongside his beloved twin sons, William and Robert, who will proudly carry on his legacy and good name in the community. When he was not busy working in the fields, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his love and passion for agriculture with them. He especially enjoyed taking them to farm shows, hunting, fishing and attending their sporting events. He enjoyed vacationing and visiting family in Missouri with his wife.

A private family service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Food Allergy Research & Education at www.foodallergy.org.

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