Obituaries

October 15, 1943 to May 18, 2021

WINAMAC - William F. “Bill” Starr, 77, of Florida, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 3:08 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, at Halifax Health Hospital in Port Orange, FL.

He was born Oct. 15, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Frank and Josephine Kurry Starr . On Oct. 11, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Darlene J. Hoffmann in Centerville, IL. She died April 21, 2017.

He is survived by:
Billy Starr, Winamac, Son
Tracy Starr, Elkhart, Son
Dana Marie Starr (Jerri), Elkhart, Daughter
Darren (Myra) Starr, Winamac, Son
13 Grandchildren
24 Great Grandchildren
Marlene Parsons, Collinsville, IL, Sister
Richard (Lee) Starr, Swansea, IL, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jeffery Starr, Son
Crystal Starr, Daughter-in-law
Cortney Starr, Granddaughter
Brandon Starr, Grandson
Dale Parsons, Brother-in-law

Mr. Starr was retired from Plymouth Tube Co. in Winamac where he had worked for 41 years. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, target practice and fishing. He loved to exercise frequently. He liked to spend time on the beach in Florida. He was an avid poker player. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 28, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

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