Obituaries

October 17, 1947 to April 25, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - William A. “Bill” Garten, 74, of Francesville, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease Monday, April 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, surrounded by his wife and two longtime friends.

He was born Oct. 17, 1947 in Shelbyville, to the late William L. and Mary Andrews Garten. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1965 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana State University. On Aug. 31, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer J. “Jenni” Meyer in Columbus. She survives.

Bill Garten

He is survived by:
Jaina Jade Garten, Burlington, Granddaughter
Mariah Inomata, Japan, Granddaughter
Don (Debbie) Meyer, Florida, Brother-in-law
Many Nephews and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Ashley N. Garten, Infant Daughter
Jeffrey A. Garten, Son
Frank and Mary Mobley Meyer, In-Laws

Mr. Garten began his 18-year career in education as an elementary teacher at Francesville Elementary School in 1970 and spent most of his career teaching history at West Central Middle/High School. In addition to teaching, he was a student council sponsor and coached baseball, basketball, football, as well as track & field. He also coached several championship Babe Ruth teams. After retirement, he owned and operated PT Monograms in Francesville for many years. He was an avid sports fan and proud supporter of West Central Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Purdue football/basketball. He enjoyed traveling the world with Jenni. He was a beloved grandfather. He enjoyed people and had a witty sense of humor.

No services will be held. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or West Central Athletic Department.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.