Obituaries

July 3, 1926 to August 23, 2011

WINAMAC - Donald J. Fox, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born July 3, 1926, in Pulaski, to the late Rudolph and Ella McLachlin Fox. He married Beverly J. Budd on Oct. 17, 1948 in Ora. She died on Oct. 18, 1992.

Survivors include:
Douglas A. (Roberta) Fox, Westminster, CA
Kerry L. (Cindy) Fox, Holland, MI
Randy J. (Kim) Fox, Winamac
Timothy J. (Patricia) Fox, Winamac
Stephanie Fox, Grandchild
Tracy Fox, Grandchild
Christy Allison, Grandchild
Allison Land, Grandchild
Brian Fox, Grandchild
Brandi Kappes, Grandchild
Lindsey Fox, Grandchild
Jennifer Evans, Grandchild
Taryn Fox, Grandchild
Tyler Fox, Grandchild
Evan Fox, Grandchild
8 Great grandchildren
Mary Ellen Nies, Logansport, Sister
Walter Fox, Valparaiso, Brother
Arthur (Sis) Fox, Winamac, Brother
Clara Roudebush Winamac, Companion

He was preceed in death by: 
Ralph Fox, Brother
Loren Fox, Brother
Gene Fox, Brother

Mr. Fox served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a sergeant in Co A 34th Infantry. He was a Life Member of VFW Post 1728 in Winamac. He was a past post commander and the commander of the gaurd for the military funeral details. He was a distinguished past second district commander of the VFW. He was a member of American Legion Post 71 in Winamac.

He worked as a carpenter and general contractor in the Winamac area for many years. He was co-owner of Tippecanoe Construction Co. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and feeding his birds.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday (Aug. 28), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the VFW Post 1728 Scholarship Fund.