In Memory
Gerald Frain Obituary
GARRETT — Gerald Leslie Frain, age 77, of rural Garrett, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Frain was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 20, 1945, to the late Jesse A. Frain and Beatrice Aletha (Wood) Frain.
He moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, at age 6, and graduated from South Side High School in 1962.
He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1962-1968, during the Vietnam War, aboard the USS Donner.
He married Patricia Ann Cameron on Aug. 28, 1965, in Fort Wayne.
Jerry was employed for 35 years with Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne.
He was a life member of American Legion Post 178, Garrett; life member of VFW Post 857, Fort Wayne; Eagles Lodge 1357, Garrett; F&AM Lodge 739, Waynedale; and Mizpah Shrine of Northeastern Indiana.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Frain, of Garrett; sons, Jeff Frain, of Auburn and son, Tim Frain, of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law, Theresa Frain, of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Offeralle, of Fort Wayne, Justin (Kathy) Frain, of Fort Wayne, Miranda (Jake) Schied, of Fort Wayne, Spencer Frain, of Fort Wayne, Dilan Frain, of Auburn and Conner Frain, of Auburn; three great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Jayce and Jamison; sister, Nancy Kincaid, of Columbia City; and three nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, from 3-7 p.m., at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville, with Masonic services at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Hite Funeral Home.
Burial with Military Honors will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn.
Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or American Cancer Society, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements entrusted to Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
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Robert W. Englehart
Just learned that Jerry "Frain-Brain" Frain passed away. Jerry, Dave Neumann and I were members of a "gang." I put gang in quotes because we didn't do anything except hang around the neighborhood looking tough. We had matching jackets that I had painted a devil on the back. I modeled the devil from the logo on a can of Red Devil lighter fluid. We were 14 years old, an awkward age, and scared. We figured if we looked bad, the bad wouldn't mess with us, and they didn't. Memory eternal, Jerry.
Nancee S. Lougheed
Pat, on behalf of our entire Class, may I offer you our condolences and sincerest sympathy on the loss of Jerry. I am sorry we are just now learning about his passing, but our wishes for comfort, courage, and strength are no less earnest. Hold your memories tight as they are precious indeed. May your journey be lightened by those and the love and care of family and friends. Blessings always, Nancee and the SSHS Class of '64.