Phillip E. Van Curen — UPDATED
Phillip E. “Crazy Horse” Van Curen, 71, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:40 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2018, in his residence. He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in Kosciusko County to Wilbur H. and Bernice Ilene (Baker) Van Curen.
He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1965. He faithfully served his country and the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 as Specialist 4 (T), Armor Crewman during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Carol Beth Pogue in Warsaw on April 3, 1976. “Horse” was employed by Zimmer, Inc from 1970 to 1996 and retired with 27 years of service. He then became the C.E.O. of F.C. Horse, Inc. from 1996 to 2011 specializing in retail sales and retired after 14 years. With many interests, he loved to fly fish, traveling to the Western States, his 1980 FLH Harley Davidson and was especially known for keeping his wife happy. His memberships include Warsaw Family Worship Center and Pierceton American Legion Post # 258.
He is survived by his wife Carol Beth of Warsaw; daughter, Beth (Van Curen) Stockdale of Leesburg; grandson, Willian James (spouse Kayla Nicole Stout) Stockdale of Columbia City; sisters: Wilburta J. Banghart of Warsaw; and Joyce I. McBroom of Milford. In addition, the apple of his eye, a great-grandson Benjamin Stockdale survives.
He was preceded by brothers Russell Blaine and John Michael Van Curen and sister Connie Sue Banghart.
Visitation hours are scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, in the Funeral Chapel with Pastor William Whitaker officiating. Military honors will be rendered by Pierceton American Legion Post #258. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Great Lakes Hospice 334 Enterprise Dr. Warsaw, In 46580
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