August 2, 2016 • Obituaries
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UPDATED BY MARIA SIEVERDING AUGUST 2, 2016 11:30 A.M.
Rosemary E. Walterman
Rosemary E. Walterman, 66, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born April 24, 1950 in Greensburg to Charles R. and Geraldine A. (Bradley) Wilson. Rosemary was married to Clarence Keith Walterman on June 22, 1968 and he preceded her in death on May 19, 1992.
Rosemary graduated from Greensburg High School in 1968. She worked for Decatur County Memorial Hospital in the medical records department, she was the warehouse manager for Rust Wholesale, and she retired in 2015 from Great State American Lawnmowers of Shelbyville. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Rosemary is survived by her mother: Geraldine Wilson; two sons: Gregory Keith (Angela Sue) Walterman, Shawn Eric (Cassandra) Walterman; two daughters: Wendi Adele (Melvin Bush) Moore, Julie Ann (Brad) Weber; six brothers: Charles (Linda) Wilson, Donald (Mary Beth) Wilson, Paul (Jill) Wilson, John (Lori) Wilson, William (Lisa) Wilson, Michael (Jeni) Wilson; three sisters: Susan (Steve) Henry, Sandra Loudin, Angela Wilson; eight grandchildren: Ashley Cutter, Brendan Cutter, Emily Walterman, Tyler Walterman, Landon Moore, Carsyn Moore, Ethan Walterman, Logan Walterman; three great grandchildren: Alivia Cutter, Oliver Cutter, and Cooper Marcoux.
She was preceded in death by her father: Charles Wilson, husband: Clarence Walterman, and a sister: Joanne Johnson, son-in-law: Darryl Moore.
A Rosary service will start at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg, followed by visitation from 4-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. John Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. Online condolences can be made at www.popfuneralhome.com. Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Grace Marcella Nuhring
Grace Marcella Nuhring, age 93, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 3, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. all at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Church (Crossroads) Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Cemetery Fund or Margaret Mary Health Hospice. Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald R. King
Donald R. King, 75, of Sunman, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Friends may visit Tuesday, August 2 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Sunman, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Sunman Life Squad or St. Paul United Methodist Church. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John William Gerhart
John William Gerhart (Bill or Billy), originally from Glensted, Missouri, passed away in the presence and comfort of his family in San Diego California on July 17, 2016.
Bill Gerhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doran Gerhart (deceased), was born in Versailles and grew up on the Gerhart family farm in Glensted. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy, where he ultimately became an Aviation Electronics Technician. He was honorably discharged after serving 4 years of active duty and joined the FAA, and later the Department of Defense. During his 32-year career in San Diego he made significant contributions “on the waterfront” to the operation, overhaul and repair maintenance of Combat Direction Systems on ships of the Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Bill’s retirement on June 1990 was a source of sincere regret by his shipmates as stated in his Letter of Appreciation “…not just for your technical performance but also for your integrity and willingness to stand up for what you considered fair. Your Missouri willingness to ‘stir-the-pot’ will be remembered and missed!” Bill kept active and fit by square dancing, snow skiing, kayaking, and later volleyball. Bill maintained ownership of the family farm in Glensted and was a frequent visitor to Versailles. Bill was always there if anyone needed something fixed or help with a project. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty, jokes, and loving manner. And also for his strong opinions on politics, government, and just about everything else! He used to like to say: “Disagreement is good for culture!”
He is survived by his girlfriend, Patricia West, his children, Bill and Tamara, their mother, Diana, his four grandkids (Catherine, Connor, Jessica, and Jolee), his sister June, and his numerous friends. A memorial service is planned at Glensted United Methodist Church October 30 at a to-be-announced time.
Thomas “Ralph” Junior Williamson
Thomas “Ralph” Junior Williamson, 81, of Milan, beloved husband and best friend of Suzanne Williamson for 57 years, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Thomas was born on Friday, February 8, 1935 in Milan, the son of Thomas and Norma (Vines) Williamson. He married the love of his life, Suzanne, on June 20, 1959, and she survives.
Ralph joined the United States Army, serving his county proudly as a member of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, (Blackhorse Regiment.) He served tours in Korea and Vietnam, and retired after 21½ years of distinguished service as a Sergeant First Class, from Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Ralph was a member of the Milan First Baptist Church and former cemetery board member and trustee of Craven Cemetery. He enjoyed gardening, working in the woods, traveling, helping out at the church social events and his electric trains.
He is survived by his devoted wife: Suzanne Williamson of Milan; and their three children: Shari (Tony) Pennington of Milan, Lisa Reese of Milan, and Terry (Fawn) Williamson of Sunman; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a brother: Rick Williamson of Milan; and a sister Marilyn Johnson of Carlsbad, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Gary Williamson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will follow in New Craven Cemetery south of Milan with full military honors by US Army Honor Guard of Ft. Knox, Ky and Milan American Legion Post #235. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Milan First Baptist Church. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, 707 South Main Street, PO Box 243 Milan, Indiana 47031. 812-654-2141.
Rosemary E. Walterman
Rosemary E. Walterman, 66, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born April 24, 1950 in Greensburg to Charles R. and Geraldine A. (Bradley) Wilson. Rosemary was married to Clarence Keith Walterman on June 22, 1968 and he preceded her in death on May 19, 1992.
Rosemary graduated from Greensburg High School in 1968. She worked for Decatur County Memorial Hospital in the medical records department, she was the warehouse manager for Rust Wholesale, and she retired in 2015 from Great State American Lawnmowers of Shelbyville. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Rosemary is survived by her mother: Geraldine Wilson; two sons: Gregory Keith (Angela Sue) Walterman, Shawn Eric (Cassandra) Walterman; two daughters: Wendi Adele (Melvin Bush) Moore, Julie Ann (Brad) Weber; six brothers: Charles (Linda) Wilson, Donald (Mary Beth) Wilson, Paul (Jill) Wilson, John (Lori) Wilson, William (Lisa) Wilson, Michael (Jeni) Wilson; three sisters: Susan (Steve) Henry, Sandra Loudin, Angela Wilson; eight grandchildren: Ashley Cutter, Brendan Cutter, Emily Walterman, Tyler Walterman, Landon Moore, Carsyn Moore, Ethan Walterman, Logan Walterman; three great grandchildren: Alivia Cutter, Oliver Cutter, and Cooper Marcoux.
She was preceded in death by her father: Charles Wilson, husband: Clarence Walterman, and a sister: Joanne Johnson, son-in-law: Darryl Moore.
A Rosary service will start at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg, followed by visitation from 4-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. John Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. Online condolences can be made at www.popfuneralhome.com. Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Grace Marcella Nuhring
Grace Marcella Nuhring, age 93, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 3, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. all at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Church (Crossroads) Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Cemetery Fund or Margaret Mary Health Hospice. Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald R. King
Donald R. King, 75, of Sunman, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Friends may visit Tuesday, August 2 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Sunman, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Sunman Life Squad or St. Paul United Methodist Church. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John William Gerhart
John William Gerhart (Bill or Billy), originally from Glensted, Missouri, passed away in the presence and comfort of his family in San Diego California on July 17, 2016.
Bill Gerhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doran Gerhart (deceased), was born in Versailles and grew up on the Gerhart family farm in Glensted. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy, where he ultimately became an Aviation Electronics Technician. He was honorably discharged after serving 4 years of active duty and joined the FAA, and later the Department of Defense. During his 32-year career in San Diego he made significant contributions “on the waterfront” to the operation, overhaul and repair maintenance of Combat Direction Systems on ships of the Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Bill’s retirement on June 1990 was a source of sincere regret by his shipmates as stated in his Letter of Appreciation “…not just for your technical performance but also for your integrity and willingness to stand up for what you considered fair. Your Missouri willingness to ‘stir-the-pot’ will be remembered and missed!” Bill kept active and fit by square dancing, snow skiing, kayaking, and later volleyball. Bill maintained ownership of the family farm in Glensted and was a frequent visitor to Versailles. Bill was always there if anyone needed something fixed or help with a project. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty, jokes, and loving manner. And also for his strong opinions on politics, government, and just about everything else! He used to like to say: “Disagreement is good for culture!”
He is survived by his girlfriend, Patricia West, his children, Bill and Tamara, their mother, Diana, his four grandkids (Catherine, Connor, Jessica, and Jolee), his sister June, and his numerous friends. A memorial service is planned at Glensted United Methodist Church October 30 at a to-be-announced time.
Thomas “Ralph” Junior Williamson
Thomas “Ralph” Junior Williamson, 81, of Milan, beloved husband and best friend of Suzanne Williamson for 57 years, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Thomas was born on Friday, February 8, 1935 in Milan, the son of Thomas and Norma (Vines) Williamson. He married the love of his life, Suzanne, on June 20, 1959, and she survives.
Ralph joined the United States Army, serving his county proudly as a member of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, (Blackhorse Regiment.) He served tours in Korea and Vietnam, and retired after 21½ years of distinguished service as a Sergeant First Class, from Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Ralph was a member of the Milan First Baptist Church and former cemetery board member and trustee of Craven Cemetery. He enjoyed gardening, working in the woods, traveling, helping out at the church social events and his electric trains.
He is survived by his devoted wife: Suzanne Williamson of Milan; and their three children: Shari (Tony) Pennington of Milan, Lisa Reese of Milan, and Terry (Fawn) Williamson of Sunman; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a brother: Rick Williamson of Milan; and a sister Marilyn Johnson of Carlsbad, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Gary Williamson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will follow in New Craven Cemetery south of Milan with full military honors by US Army Honor Guard of Ft. Knox, Ky and Milan American Legion Post #235. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Milan First Baptist Church. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, 707 South Main Street, PO Box 243 Milan, Indiana 47031. 812-654-2141.
