Frederick Skinner

Frederick E. Skinner, 84, Twelve Mile, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 5, 1927 in Twelve Mile, Indiana to Everett and Catherine English Skinner. On September 27, 1945 in Twelve Mile, he was married to Wilma Gelene Bloomer, and she survives.

Fred served in the U.S. Army from May 1945 until November 1946. He was a member of the American Legion, Logansport.

Upon his return from service, he went into business with his father, Everett, in the Skinner Grocery Store in Twelve Mile, which he later ran with his brother Dale. Later, they expanded and the store became Skinner Grocery and T.V. and Appliances.

Also surviving are a daughter Sue Skinner Rose, and a son Bob Skinner and wife, Christy; four grandchildren, Tammy Hicks, Vicki Stewart and husband Jason; Jennifer Skinner; and Michelle Skinner; three great-grandchildren, Marissa Hicks, Amanda and Savannah Stewart; one brother, Dale Skinner and his wife Marian; one sister, Janet Dunderman; and several nieces and nephews.

Fred was very active in the Twelve Mile community, being a life-long member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church, Lion's Club member for over fifty years, longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, Boy Scout and Explorer Scout Leader, and a member of the Twelve Mile Fire Department for fifty-six years.

Fred's wishes were for a celebration instead of a funeral. To honor his wishes, there will be a memorial service at the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church, Friday, July 22, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Darlene DeHaai officiating. Following the service, there will be a time of visitation with family and friends in the church basement.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trustee's Fund of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church or the Twelve Mile Fire Department.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver has been entrusted with arrangements.