Paul D. Lowry

Age: 67 Married City of Residence: Thorntown, Indiana and formerly of Francesville, IndianaDate of Death: Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 5:45 a.m.Place of Death: St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette, IndianaPaul D. Lowry was born on September 21, 1946, in Jasper County, Indiana, a son of Donald Harold and Alice Catherine (Bayless) Lowry. He was a life-long resident of Francesville, Indiana until his recent move to Thorntown, Indiana where he resided for this past year. He graduated from Francesville High School with the class of 1964. In 1966, Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War having been discharged in 1968.On August 30, 1990, he was married to Dianna J. (Whiteley) Lowry in Lebanon, Indiana. Mrs. Lowry survives. In Francesville, Paul operated the family grain farm with his brother, Dean, for many years. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Paul took great pride in his family. Having a love for the farm life, he enjoyed being a part of the Prairie Gold Rush Minneapolis Moline Club. He occasionally helped with the military honor squad in Francesville as well. Memberships: First Christian Church in Francesville, Indiana American Legion Post # 228 in Francesville, IndianaVisitation will be held at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 17, 2013.Funeral Services are planned for Monday, November 18, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., at Francesville First Christian Church, 192 East Lyman Street, in Francesville, Indiana with Rev. James Ketchen, officiating. Calling will take place from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the church in Francesville.Interment with military rites will follow at the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, Indiana. Survivors: Wife: Mrs. Dianna J. Lowry – Thorntown, IndianaThree Children: Mrs. Mary Ann Pace and husband, Brian – Bedford, IN Mrs. Christine Clark and husband, Richard – Remington, IN Mr. Michael Gill and wife, Sherri – Brownsburg, IndianaBrother: Mr. Richard E. Lowry and wife, Martha – Francesville, IndianaTwo Sisters: Mrs. Mary A. Everidge and husband, Eldon – Rockville, IN Mrs. Donna B. Wen and husband, Richard – Minneapolis, MNTwo Sisters-in-law: Mrs. Phyllis Lowry – Reynolds, Indiana Mrs. Carol L. Lowry – Francesville, Indiana Brother-in-law: Mr. Fred Whiteley and wife, Sherry – Lebanon, IndianaEleven Grandchildren: Holley, Justin, David, Cody, Josie, Carson, Jayden, Anthony, Thomas, Angela, and John Paul.Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth F. Lowry, Dean D. Lowry and James A. Lowry and three sisters, Mildred K. Lowry, Sharon Lowry and Louise Lowry. Memorials: American Diabetes Association 6415 Castleway West Drive, Suite 114 Indianapolis, Indiana 46250