Obituaries

July 30, 1932 to November 18, 2018

WINAMAC - Dickie K. "Dick" Gearhart, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 4:07 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born July 30, 1932 in Huntington, to the late Frank and Edna McPeak Gearhart. He graduated from Akron High School in 1950 and attended Indiana University-Kokomo. On Dec. 24, 1953, he married Helen "Mick" Miller at the Akron Methodist Church, Akron. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Doug Gearhart, Chandler, AZ, Son 
Lana Howell, Bloomington, Daughter 
Dana (Jamey) Wentz, Zionsville, Daughter 
4 Grandchildren: Nathan (Sara) Howell, Ashley Howell, Jared Wentz and Justin Wentz 
7 Siblings: Dorothy Alger, Bill Gearhart, Ruth Miller, Sharon Meenen, Larry (Donna) Gearhart, Joan Harris and Roger (Janet) Gearhart 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Everett Jude Howell, Infant Grandson 
10 Siblings

Mr. Gearhart served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as an MP in Greenland. He was a member of the Winamac American Legion Post #71, Winamac, First United Methodist Church and Winamac Masonic Lodge #262 F&AM. In 2011, he received his Award of Gold, recognizing 50 years in the Masonic Lodge. He served on the church board, the First National Bank of Monterey Board of Directors and the Winamac Town Board for many years. He was also formerly active with the Boy Scouts of America.

Mr. Gearhart was retired from the First National Bank of Monterey after 22 years. He had also served as a meat inspector for the State of Indiana. He was a longtime grocery store owner in Winamac, having operated the IGA and Burger Dairy stores in town for many years. His early career began at a small store in Akron before being hired on at Kroger in Peru and Wabash. He managed the produce department for Kroger and filled in for managers while they went on vacation. He also worked as a manager at Wilts grocery store in Rochester. He enjoyed jogging and antique cars. He liked playing Euchre with his brothers. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Indiana University basketball fan. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at the Winamac First United Methodist Church. Masonic services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at the church. The funeral service will follow visitation at 2 p.m. (Friday), at the church with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac First United Methodist Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.