Carl Eugene Nunemaker

1949 - 2021

Carl Eugene Nunemaker

Muncie - Carl Eugene Nunemaker of Muncie, Indiana passed away at the age of 72 at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Muncie early Friday, June 4, 2021. Carl was born on April 19, 1949 in Muncie to the late Vernon and Grace (Beckman) Nunemaker.

Carl graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1967. He married Janet Ross on January 25, 1969 in Muncie. Not long after, Carl was drafted into the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War from April 1969 until April 1971. Carl worked at Westinghouse for 15 years and the United States Postal Service for 21 years before retiring in 2006. Carl was an accomplished Slo-Pitch Softball player. He played on five open division state championship teams with both the Muncie Majors and GB Wilcher (Seymour, IN). Carl was inducted into the Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments. After his playing days, Carl turned to coaching. He spent many years coaching his son in baseball, including several years as an assistant coach for the American Legion Post 19 baseball team. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and coach.

Carl is survived by his wife, Janet (Ross) Nunemaker of Muncie, Indiana; son, Bruce Nunemaker (Barbi) of Fortville, Indiana; daughter, Rachel Fouch (Chris) of Muncie, Indiana; and four grandsons, Derrick, Brandon, Colin, and Reece.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Grace (Beckman) Nunemaker and three siblings, Larry and David Nunemaker and Patricia Doggett.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riverview Animal Hospital, 109 S Country Club Road, Muncie, Indiana 47303. Please visit http://www.riveranimal.com for more information.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie with funeral services immediately following at 7:00 PM, also in the Funeral Home officiated by Steve Graves and with Military Honors. Online condolences may be made by visiting http://www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com.