Gary Edward Straub Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

GARY EDWARD STRAUB EVANSVILLE, INDIANA Gary Edward Straub, 66, of Evansville, Indiana, born to Edward Andrew and Arnetta (Hedges) Straub on March 20, 1946, in Princeton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Mt. Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. He attended Glenwood Elementary School from 1955-1962, and was among one of the first to attend Howard Roosa Elementary School from 1962-1967, which was the first in the state of Indiana for special needs individuals. He also attended McDonald Hopeland Sheltered Workshop for special needs, EARC and Kotter Industries. He also was involved with Raintree Adult Handicapped Day Care and EARC Adult Day Care. He resided at Res-Care Group Homes Mesker and Sterchi. Gary a devout catholic and an avid bowler winning many trophies. He also enjoyed attending U of E ACES basketball games. He attended nearly 50 Shrine Circus events and enjoyed his many activities with his group home housemates. Special thanks to Wendy Pilkington and her staff at Sterchi Group Home and Mt. Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers’ staff for their loving care for Gary. Surviving are his sisters: Joan (Joe) Stith from Rineyville, Kentucky and Jean (Chris) Whaley from Washington, D. C.; nieces & nephews: James (Tarsha) Stith, John (Jennifer) Stith, Jennifer Stith, Joe (Amanda) Merle, Mark & Jill Larvo and 5 great nieces & nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Indiana with burial in the church cemetery. Father Ed Schnur officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 17, 2012, at the Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to: Evansville ARC, PO Box 4089, 615 W. Virginia Street, Evansville, Indiana 47724 or online at www.evansvillearc.org.

Gary Edward Straub

March 20, 1946 - August 16, 2012

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