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Rev. Father Herbert R. "Bert" Woolson

1948 - 2017

Rev. Father  Herbert R. "Bert" Woolson obituary, 1948-2017, Winamac, IN

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

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Frain Mortuary - Winamac

305 E. Main Street

Winamac, Indiana

Herbert Woolson Obituary

Rev. Herbert R. "Father Bert" Woolson

Rev. Herbert R. "Father Bert" Woolson, 69, of Winamac passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Bert was born on January 17, 1948 in Lawton, OK to the late John and Betty McLellan Woolson. He was a graduate of Brunnerdale High School Seminary and Walsh College both of North Canton, OH. He received a Masters of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and was ordained on June 12, 1982 in Celina, OH. Fr. Bert was currently serving as Pastor of St. Anne Catholic Church in Monterey and St. Ann Catholic Church in Kewanna. He was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Monterey Assembly. For many years, Fr. Bert had served as Chaplain for St. Joseph Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana Canine Assisted Crisis Team, Indiana State Police, Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Pulaski Memorial Hospice, and Pulaski County Coroner's Office. Along with his trusted dogs, Rain and Leisel, he was an active member of the Indiana Department of Mental Health. Most recently, his dog Zeke was being trained to join the department. Fr. Bert enjoyed serving others, wherever the need was. He had a gentle demeanor and brought a calming peace to those around him. Fr. Bert will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

He is survived by:Anne (Gary) Campbell, Allen, TX Sister & Brother-in-lawMilagros Woolson, Centerville, VA Sister-in-lawMany Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:John and Betty McLellan Woolson, ParentsCatherine Woolson, SisterJohn Woolson, Jr., BrotherRichard Woolson, Brother

Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 PM EDT Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Frain Mortuary (305 E. Main St. Winamac, IN 46996). A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 2:00 PM EDT and Knights of Columbus Service will be held at 8:00 PM EDT at the funeral home.Additional Visitation will be from 8:30-10:30 AM EDT Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Frain Mortuary (305 E. Main St. Winamac, IN 46996).

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM EDT Thursday, October 5, 2017 at St. Peter Catholic Church (402 N. Market St. Winamac, IN 46996) with Most Rev. Bishop Emeritus William L. Higi and priests of Lafayette-in-Indiana Diocese officiating.Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM EDT Friday, October 6, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery (9001 Haverstick Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46240) with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.Interment will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN.Memorial Contributions may be made in the form of Mass Intentions to a Catholic Church or as general donations to a Catholic Church of the donor's choice.

Online Condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary (305 E. Main St. PO Box 248 Winamac, IN 46996 ~ 574-946-3222).

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Published by Journal & Courier on Oct. 1, 2017.

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October 24, 2017

We met Fr Bert while traveling...he in his trailer, we were parked next to him at Ozark AR. We were immediate friends. He visited us in our home and we visited him in his. A very good friend. We will miss him Dawn and Hub Mansfield, Carrabelle FL.

Blueberry Gestivak

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Camp Atterbury Training

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Purdue Redponse

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Team Gator at Blueberry Festival

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

K-9 First Aid Training, Rochester, IN

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Team Gator at Disaster response demo

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Iron Ridge, Battle Buddies 24/7

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Purdue

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Senior Expo South Bend

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Camp Atterbury Training

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Ft. Wayne

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Ft. Wayne military event

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Prophetstown Training

Jean Marie Thompson

October 7, 2017

Fr. Bert with the long awaited Zeke 2016

October 7, 2017

More at Veterans' presentation, Iron Ridge, WI

October 7, 2017

Veterans' First aid for Service K/9s

October 7, 2017

Lecture with Rev. Coffey, ISP & Zeke

October 7, 2017

Zeke, King Shepher

October 7, 2017

Leisel, King Shepher

October 7, 2017

Rain, King Shephed

October 7, 2017

And, he loved that his precious dogs showed love

Indiana K-9 Team Leader

October 7, 2017

He was there for Teams 1st big training, Camp Atterbury

Indiana K-9 Team Leader

October 7, 2017

His last major event was in 2016 in WI & he was proud of what the Catholic communities, the people of Central Indiana and the Team did for injured vet

Indiana K-9 Team Leader

October 7, 2017

Bert completed multiple disaster response trainings

Indiana K-9 Team Leader

October 7, 2017

ID photo

Rain, Leisel & Zeke & The entire K-9 Team Woolson

October 7, 2017

Always in our hearts! Our Master, our friend. Our Team Member.

Derk Poortenga

October 5, 2017

Rest In Peace Father Bert - you were an amazing person, and I couldn't of had asked for any other person to be a part of my childhood. You left a mark on my life and many others, and I cannot thank you enough for that.

David Maloney

October 1, 2017

R.I.P.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Frain Mortuary - Winamac

305 E. Main Street P.O. Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996

Oct

4

Service

2:00 p.m.

Frain Mortuary - Winamac

305 E. Main Street P.O. Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996

Oct

4

Service

8:00 p.m.

Frain Mortuary - Winamac

305 E. Main Street P.O. Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996

Oct

5

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Frain Mortuary - Winamac

305 E. Main Street P.O. Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996

Oct

5

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church

402 N. Market St., Winamac, IN

Oct

6

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery

9001 Haverstick Rd., Indianapolis, IN

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Frain Mortuary - Winamac

305 E. Main Street P.O. Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996

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