Lorine Counterman

Lorine (Scheumann) Counterman , 93, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Lorine was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen and was active in the Ladies Aid and the Women’s Guild at the church.

She was a graduate of Hoagland High School in 1944. After her graduation, during World War II, Lorine served on the Ration Board as the administrator of ration coupons for Allen County. Lorine was a homemaker. She had also worked as a secretary for both C.H. Krauss and Medical Protective in Fort Wayne.

Lorine was a polio survivor who enjoyed all things God placed on this earth. She was a woman of integrity who enjoyed gardening, being with her family, quilting, reading, and visits from friends.

She is survived by her husband, Bill F. Counterman of Hoagland; three daughters, Lois (Jim Levy) Counterman of Traverse City, MI, Donna Jackson of Markle, & Tari Emenhiser of Hoagland; son, Rex (Cathi) Counterman of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law, Annie Counterman   of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; or 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Counterman; four brothers, Melvin, Norvin, Frederick, & Vernon Scheumann; & three sisters, Minnie Scheumann, Della Scheumann, & Viola Finner; & son-in-law, Joey Jackson.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen with Pastor Peter Brock officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Bingen.

Family & friends will be received from 2 to 4 & 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen; St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen Ladies Aid, Worship Anew, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, or Hoagland EMS.