Howard Robert Middleton
Howard Robert Middleton, 76, of Somerset, died at 6:45 am, Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. He was born May 7, 1939, in Wabash, to Robert and Elva (Votra) Middleton.
Howard was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Karen Curtis in Wabash on June 29, 1963. He retired from General Motors in Marion in 2001 after 18 years. He was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife: Karen Middleton, Somerset; two children: Jennifer (Steve) Unger, Wabash; and Andy (Leslie) Middleton, Indianapolis; four grandchildren: Calvin Unger; and Kayla Unger, both of Wabash; Margaret Middleton; Jake Middleton, both of Indianapolis; two sisters: Peggy Huddleston; and Shirley (Terry) Keaffaber, both of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: George Middleton; and sister: Jo Urschel.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Jonathan Cornell officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the funeral home.