Obituaries

June 23, 1966 to January 20, 2022

WINAMAC - Daniel Clyde “Dan” Fitz, 55, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 20, surrounded by his family at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born June 23, 1966, to Jon and Linda Cannon Fitz in Plymouth. He graduated from Culver Community High School in 1985. He served in the Army National Guard for 16 years working in maintenance and infantry. On Dec. 13, 1994, he married Debra Caudill. She survives.

Dan Fitz

He is also survived by:
Crystal (Mitchell) Wolff, Winamac, Daughter
Danielle (Chris Dora) Fitz, Indianapolis, Daughter
Robin (Nathan) Harp, New Waverly, Daughter
DJ (Ashley) Fitz, Shelbyville, Son
Shane (Ashley Crum) Fitz, Winamac, Son
Jerry (Shirley Elpers) Fitz, Winamac, Son
11 Grandchildren: Addyson, Brianna, Bentley, Conner, Aidyn, Wyatt, Rylan, Jynsen, Liam, Keyara and Ashtynn
Linda Cannon Biddle, Winamac, Mother
Jonwood (Julie) Fitz, Wisconsin, Brother
Jonathan Fitz, Culver, Brother
Courtney (Matt) Artist, Knox, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Carol Kellenburger, Star City, Aunt
Harry (Linda) Cannon, Winamac, Uncle
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Jon W. Fitz, Father
Wynona Fitz, Step-Mother
Sean Fitz, Infant Brother
Jerry Lee Bailey, Brother
Reagan Artist, Infant Niece
Oliver Artist, Infant Nephew

Mr. Fitz’s last employer before he became ill was MPI in Knox, where he worked for eight years. His most precious assets were his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, and grandfather. He always looked forward to family gatherings where he knew that no matter how busy and hard life was his family was sure to gather. He enjoyed watching his grandkids grow and was always happy when the weekends would arrive for them to visit. In earlier years, he loved camping, listening to 80s hard rock music, family vacations, and fishing. One of his most favorite things to do in sickness and in health was taking trips around Bass Lake and Culver Lake. He enjoyed seeing all the new changes.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan.  23, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 24, at the funeral home with Craig Jones officiating. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military honors at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center, or Warrior Up Program at Winamac United Methodist Church, or Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

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