Charles Dow Lindsey, Sr. 82, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at home with his family.
Born May 15, 1929 in Orange County, Indiana to Zelbert Mason Lindsey and Dessie Myrtle (Wineinger) Lindsey the third of six children. He married Doris Marie Crowder on August 27, 1948, in Huntingburg, IN. They were married for 63 years. Four children were born to this union: Martha Lynn; Kathryn Jo; Charles Dow Jr.; and David Mark.
Charles worked on the ore docks at the Gary Works of United States Steel for 36 years, was an ore crane operator for 20 years and management for 8 years. After his retirement from U.S.Steel, he worked as a crane operator for 22 years at Hobart Crane.
Preceded in death by his parents, older brothers, Robert & Doyle; younger sister, Mary June; youngest son, David Mark and great granddaughter, Emilie Jo.
He is survived by Doris Marie; three of four children: Martha (Don) Regier of Tokyo, Japan; Kathryn Jo (Greg) Witherspoon of Chesterton; and Charles (Louise) Lindsey Jr. of O'Fallon, MO; one daughter-in-law, Sherri Lindsey/Miller of Mena AR; eight grandchildren: Jason (Shelly) Witherspoon of LaPorte; Deborah Regier of Tacoma, WA; Megan Witherspoon of Valparaiso; Matthew Regier of Tacoma, WA; Clinton Lindsey and Mary Lindsey of O'Fallon, MO; Caleb (Jacey) Lindsey and Benjamin Lindsey of Mena, AR; two great-grandchildren: Jacob and Kayleigh Witherspoon of LaPorte; brother, Donald of Fort Myers, FL; sister, Janet (Robert) Curtis of Brownsburg, IN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday 10:30 am at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt, Valparaiso, Rev. Greg Carter and Rev. Don Regier officiating, burial at Angelcrest Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 3 – 7 pm. Memorials to Liberty Bible Church, VNA of Porter County or charity of your choice.
Born May 15, 1929 in Orange County, Indiana to Zelbert Mason Lindsey and Dessie Myrtle (Wineinger) Lindsey the third of six children. He married Doris Marie Crowder on August 27, 1948, in Huntingburg, IN. They were married for 63 years. Four children were born to this union: Martha Lynn; Kathryn Jo; Charles Dow Jr.; and David Mark.
Charles worked on the ore docks at the Gary Works of United States Steel for 36 years, was an ore crane operator for 20 years and management for 8 years. After his retirement from U.S.Steel, he worked as a crane operator for 22 years at Hobart Crane.
Preceded in death by his parents, older brothers, Robert & Doyle; younger sister, Mary June; youngest son, David Mark and great granddaughter, Emilie Jo.
He is survived by Doris Marie; three of four children: Martha (Don) Regier of Tokyo, Japan; Kathryn Jo (Greg) Witherspoon of Chesterton; and Charles (Louise) Lindsey Jr. of O'Fallon, MO; one daughter-in-law, Sherri Lindsey/Miller of Mena AR; eight grandchildren: Jason (Shelly) Witherspoon of LaPorte; Deborah Regier of Tacoma, WA; Megan Witherspoon of Valparaiso; Matthew Regier of Tacoma, WA; Clinton Lindsey and Mary Lindsey of O'Fallon, MO; Caleb (Jacey) Lindsey and Benjamin Lindsey of Mena, AR; two great-grandchildren: Jacob and Kayleigh Witherspoon of LaPorte; brother, Donald of Fort Myers, FL; sister, Janet (Robert) Curtis of Brownsburg, IN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday 10:30 am at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt, Valparaiso, Rev. Greg Carter and Rev. Don Regier officiating, burial at Angelcrest Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 3 – 7 pm. Memorials to Liberty Bible Church, VNA of Porter County or charity of your choice.
Charles Dow Lindsey, Sr. 82, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at home with his family.
Born May 15, 1929 in Orange County, Indiana to Zelbert Mason Lindsey and Dessie Myrtle (Wineinger) Lindsey the third of six children. He married Doris Marie Crowder on August 27, 1948, in Huntingburg, IN. They were married for 63 years. Four children were born to this union: Martha Lynn; Kathryn Jo; Charles Dow Jr.; and David Mark.
Charles worked on the ore docks at the Gary Works of United States Steel for 36 years, was an ore crane operator for 20 years and management for 8 years. After his retirement from U.S.Steel, he worked as a crane operator for 22 years at Hobart Crane.
Preceded in death by his parents, older brothers, Robert & Doyle; younger sister, Mary June; youngest son, David Mark and great granddaughter, Emilie Jo.
He is survived by Doris Marie; three of four children: Martha (Don) Regier of Tokyo, Japan; Kathryn Jo (Greg) Witherspoon of Chesterton; and Charles (Louise) Lindsey Jr. of O'Fallon, MO; one daughter-in-law, Sherri Lindsey/Miller of Mena AR; eight grandchildren: Jason (Shelly) Witherspoon of LaPorte; Deborah Regier of Tacoma, WA; Megan Witherspoon of Valparaiso; Matthew Regier of Tacoma, WA; Clinton Lindsey and Mary Lindsey of O'Fallon, MO; Caleb (Jacey) Lindsey and Benjamin Lindsey of Mena, AR; two great-grandchildren: Jacob and Kayleigh Witherspoon of LaPorte; brother, Donald of Fort Myers, FL; sister, Janet (Robert) Curtis of Brownsburg, IN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday 10:30 am at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt, Valparaiso, Rev. Greg Carter and Rev. Don Regier officiating, burial at Angelcrest Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 3 – 7 pm. Memorials to Liberty Bible Church, VNA of Porter County or charity of your choice.
Born May 15, 1929 in Orange County, Indiana to Zelbert Mason Lindsey and Dessie Myrtle (Wineinger) Lindsey the third of six children. He married Doris Marie Crowder on August 27, 1948, in Huntingburg, IN. They were married for 63 years. Four children were born to this union: Martha Lynn; Kathryn Jo; Charles Dow Jr.; and David Mark.
Charles worked on the ore docks at the Gary Works of United States Steel for 36 years, was an ore crane operator for 20 years and management for 8 years. After his retirement from U.S.Steel, he worked as a crane operator for 22 years at Hobart Crane.
Preceded in death by his parents, older brothers, Robert & Doyle; younger sister, Mary June; youngest son, David Mark and great granddaughter, Emilie Jo.
He is survived by Doris Marie; three of four children: Martha (Don) Regier of Tokyo, Japan; Kathryn Jo (Greg) Witherspoon of Chesterton; and Charles (Louise) Lindsey Jr. of O'Fallon, MO; one daughter-in-law, Sherri Lindsey/Miller of Mena AR; eight grandchildren: Jason (Shelly) Witherspoon of LaPorte; Deborah Regier of Tacoma, WA; Megan Witherspoon of Valparaiso; Matthew Regier of Tacoma, WA; Clinton Lindsey and Mary Lindsey of O'Fallon, MO; Caleb (Jacey) Lindsey and Benjamin Lindsey of Mena, AR; two great-grandchildren: Jacob and Kayleigh Witherspoon of LaPorte; brother, Donald of Fort Myers, FL; sister, Janet (Robert) Curtis of Brownsburg, IN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday 10:30 am at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt, Valparaiso, Rev. Greg Carter and Rev. Don Regier officiating, burial at Angelcrest Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 3 – 7 pm. Memorials to Liberty Bible Church, VNA of Porter County or charity of your choice.
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