GENE "ART" ADAMS

GENE "ART" ADAMS SCHERERVILLE, IN Gene Arthur (Art) Adams, age 86, of Schererville, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015. Art is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (nee Brew) Adams; sons: Thomas Adams (Connie) and Joseph (Lisa) Adams; daughters: Katherine (Gary) Augustine, Susan Adams, Amy (Greg) Moses; seven grandchildren: John (Misty) Totzke, Kristen Totzke, Sarah Moses, Cameron Moses, Allison Moses, Matthew Adams & Meghan Adams; and brother James Adams. He is preceded in death by his son, Mark Adams; his parents Frank Adams and Genevieve (Homrich) Adams; and brother Thomas Adams. Art was a decorated Korean War veteran and a proud U.S. Marine. He was awarded a Purple Heart Medal for his service to our country, along with a Letter of Commendation, U.N Service Medal and Korean Service Medal. He was part of Item Company, Third Battalion, First Marines. He worked for 30-plus years for Indiana Bell (AT&T). He was born in Hammond, IN, graduated from Bishop Noll Institute in 1948, and lived in Schererville since 1955. Art was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and made many outdoors trips with family and friends. Art was a renowned storyteller who could fill a room with laughter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave in St. John with Deacon Duane Dedelow officiating. Burial Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Schererville. Friends may meet with the family on Friday at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. www.fagenmiller.com