Louis H. "Pete" Garman

1926 - 2018

BUTLER, INDIANA - Louis H. "Pete" Garman, 91, formerly of Corunna, Indiana, died Thursday, June 21, 2018, at DeKalb Health in Auburn, Indiana. He was born on August 28, 1926, in DeKalb County, Indiana, to the late Albert and Nellie (Clark) Garman. He married Ruth Greuter on February 25, 1951, in Allen County, Indiana, and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage together.

Surviving are: wife, Ruth Garman, Butler, Indiana; children, Gary (Deb) Garman, Ossian, Indiana; James Garman, Rome City, Indiana; Linda (James) Bradley, Corunna, Indiana; Diana Strite, Waterloo, Indiana; Judy Eckert, Waterloo, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, one stepgrandchild and seven great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by a son, Edward J. Garman; grandson, James G. Garman; brothers, Lloyd, John, Ralph, Bob and Frank Garman; sisters, Phyllis Fowler, Maxine Taylor, Mary Timma, Janice Garman, Ruth Schoof and Janet Grear; and sons-in-law, Roger Strite and Chris Eckert.

Louis retired from Rea Magnet Wire after 40 years, was a farmer and also served on the Corunna Fire Department for 15 years. He was a member of the Ashley Knights of Pythias and a World War II Navy veteran.

He attended the Apostolic Christian Church, Leo, Indiana, and loved being outdoors.

Calling will be Sunday, June 24, 2018, from 4-8 p.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church, 11714 Leo-Grabill Road, Leo, Indiana. Services will Monday, June 25, 2018, at 10 a.m. with calling one hour prior at the church with Pastor Lynn Steglietz officiating. Burial will be in Leo Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to The Cedars, 14409 Sunrise Court, Leo, IN 46765, and Gateway Woods Children's Home, 14505 Klopfenstein Road, Leo, IN 46765.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville, Indiana. To view an online obituary and sign the guestbook, please visit www.cbwfuneralhome.com.