Obituaries

October 20, 1926 to October 15, 2019

WINAMAC - Edward F. Loehmer, 92, of Winamac, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Oct. 20, 1926 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Mathias A. and Rose M. Schutz Loehmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On March 31, 1951, he married the late Beverly Ledford. She passed away Jan. 27, 2018.

He is survived by:

James (Brenda) Loehmer, Pulaski, Son
JoEllen (Gary) Burton, Logansport, Daughter
Margaret (Robert) Gurley, Hebron, Daughter
David (Ronda) Loehmer, Winamac, Son
12 Grandchildren: Jeremiah Loehmer, Jamie (Nick) Dittemore, Ashley Loehmer, April (Jared) Simmermaker, Amy Parish, Abbey (Gregg) Eskridge, Sara (Eric) Marxmiller, Travis (Ashley) Seidel, Amber (Taylor Simpson) Seidel, Alex (Rachel) Burton, Chad (Katie) Burton and Scott (Caitlin) Thornburton
16 Great-Grandchildren
Laverne Reutebuch, Indianapolis, Sister
Ronald (Judy) Loehmer, Winamac, Brother
Marie Loehmer, Virginia Beach, VA, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Howard (Edna) Loehmer, Brother
Lawrence Loehmer, Infant Brother
Dolores (Dick) O'Conner (Ike) Haselby, Sister
Matthew Loehmer, Brother

Mr. Loehmer and his wife were retired dairy farmers in Winamac and received multiple awards for their herd production. He was a member of Farm Bureau, Dairy Commodity Committee and St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He had a strong work ethic and good sense of humor. He loved his family very much. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 8 p.m., at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Jeffery Martin officiating. 
Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center Activity Fund.

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