Obituaries

July 5, 1937 to May 18, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Richard E. Lowry, 84, lifelong resident of Francesville, passed away Wednesday, May 18, at home following a six-month illness.

He was born July 5, 1937 in Francesville to the late Donald H. and Alice Catherine Bayless Lowry and was raised on the family farm in rural Salem Township. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1956. On Jan, 13, 1957, he married Martha Lou Jones in Francesville. She survives.

Richard Lowry

He is also survived by:
Larry (Maria) Lowry, Lakeville, MN, Son
Pamela (Richard) Kurtz, Centerville, OH, Daughter
David Lowry, Oswego, IL, Son
Diana (Walt) Hanselman, Daughter-in-law
9 Grandchildren: Sara, Alisha, Brett, Bradley, Steve, Brian, Catie, Adam, and Erin
6 Great-Grandchildren
Donna (Richard) Wen, New Brighton, MN, Sister
Mary (Eldon) Everidge, Indianapolis, Sister
Carol Lowry, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Dianna Lowry, Lebanon, Sister-in-law
Harold (Lois) Jones, Leesburg, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Terry E. Lowry, Son
Kenneth (Phyllis) Lowry, Brother
Dean Lowry, Brother
Paul Lowry, Brother
James (Donna) Lowry, Brother
3 Infant Sisters

In 1972 the Lowrys moved to their current farmstead in rural Beaver Township. Mr. Lowry was a member of Francesville First Christian Church, where he served as a deacon for several years. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1956-1962. He worked at Francesville Tile Co. and Ward Stone Co. until becoming a self-employed truck driver delivering MoorMan’s Livestock feed, retiring after 29 years. He enjoyed attending tractor shows and talking with fellow collectors of Minneapolis Moline tractors, especially the Prairie Gold Rush Club. He had collected 100 tractors and loved showing them. He had several tractors that were photographed for calendars and magazines as well as being showcased on RFDTV. People recognized him everywhere as “Mr. Moline”. He loved farming and tilling the soil.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 23, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Private burial with military honors will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First Christian Church.

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