Obituaries

May 29, 1979 to April 29, 2022

WINAMAC – Barry D. Day, 42, of Winamac, passed away Friday, April, 29, at Franciscan Healthcare in Indianapolis.

He was born May 29, 1979 in Monticello, to Kerry and Dana Ruhl Day. He was a 1998 graduate of Winamac Community High School where he was all-conference and Loganland in football. He was a state qualifier in wrestling his senior year of high school. He was a 10-year member of Pulaski County 4-H, and recently a member of the 4-H Council.

Barry Day

He is survived by:
Aiden Day, Winamac, Son
Brenna Day, Winamac, Daughter
Shailyn Day, Winamac, Daughter
Keenan Day, Winamac, Son
Lori Jones, Shipshewana, Fiancée
Kullen (Toni) Day, Winamac, Brother
Travis Day, Winamac, Brother
Jason (Kami) Ward Indianapolis, Step-Brother
Cole Minniear Killeen, Texas, Step-Brother
Abby (Larry) Musall Delphi, Step-Sister
Seth (Courtney) Minniear Galveston, IN, Step-Brother
Dana (Kathy Hamalian) Ruhl, Delphi, Mother
Kerry (Angela) Day, Monon, Father
Dean and Bonnie Deam Ruhl, Star City, Maternal Grandparents
Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded by:
Victor and Carol Brust Day, Paternal Grandparents
Jeremy Day, Cousin

Mr. Day was the Town of Winamac wastewater treatment superintendent. He is a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He coached track, football and wrestling at Winamac schools. He enjoyed doing anything outside, including hunting, gardening, fishing, hiking and planting trees. He loved caring for his farm animals. He especially enjoyed watching his children play sports. He was a major ice cream enthusiast. He was extremely witty and never met a stranger. He could light up a room with his smile. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. “There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.”

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, at the Star City United Methodist Church; and one hour prior to services Thursday. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 5, at the church with Rev. Chris and Rev. Jodi Kosary officiating.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.