Lewis A. Gale
Lewis A. Gale, 84, North Manchester, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
He was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Whitley County, to Clay and Eva (Betzner) Gale, both deceased. He married LaDonna Steele on Oct. 28, 1954. He worked for Whitley County Highway Dept. for 27 years, retiring in 1981. He then worked for Manchester Tool and Die for 12 years, retiring in 1993. He was also a self-employed farmer for many years.
He enjoyed trains and tinkering with his tractors. He and his wife took several train trips out west. He also enjoyed going to tractor shows.
He is survived by his wife; sons: Richard (Penni) Gale, North Manchester; Mark (Laura) Gale, North Manchester; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son; daughter; one brother; and one sister.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at McKee Mortuary. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, also at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Gene Kinney. Burial will be at Nolt Cemetery, Whitley County.
Memorials may be made to Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds Museum, Columbia City.