Obituaries

July 21, 1946 to July 19, 2020

WINAMAC - Nelson Reaker, 73, of Gas City (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 4:51 p.m., Sunday, July 19, at Marion General Hospital in Marion.

He was born July 21, 1946 in Bremen, to the late Earl M. and Erma Mae Rans Reaker.

He is survived by:
Rosemary Scurry, Waycross, GA, Sister
Owen Reaker, Winamac, Brother
Darlene (Merlin) Kreighbaum, Plymouth, Sister
Elaine Lee, Waycross, GA, Niece
Bonnie Waggoner, Waycross, GA, Niece
Susan Taylor, Waycross, GA, Niece
Cathy Herrin, Bell Buckle, TN, Niece
JD Kreighbaum, Terre Haute, Nephew
Several Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Donald Reaker, Brother
Jay Reaker, Nephew
Earl Teitsch, Nephew

Mr. Reaker enjoyed being outside, especially doing yard work and mowing the lawn. He loved working on the family farm and driving the tractor. He also enjoyed watching old black-and-white TV shows like The Lone Ranger and Gunsmoke, as well listening to old- time radio programs. He also loved to watch football games on TV, and regardless of who was playing, he cheered for every touchdown. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving. He was known to prepare everyone for the big day at least two weeks prior by saying, “big turkey.” He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at Bremen Cemetery in Bremen. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to PEAK Community Services.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.