William A. “Bill” Garten

Oct. 17, 1947 — April 25, 2022

William A. “Bill” Garten, 74, of Francesville, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, April 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. 

He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and two longtime friends. Bill was born on Oct. 17, 1947, in Shelbyville to the late William L. and Mary (Andrews) Garten. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1965 and earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Indiana State University. On Aug. 31, 1968, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer J. “Jenni” Meyer in Columbus.  

Bill began his 18 year career in education as an elementary teacher at Francesville Elementary School in 1970 and spent most of his career teaching history at West Central Middle/High School.  In addition to teaching, he was a student council sponsor and coached baseball, basketball, football, as well as track and field. Bill also coached several championship Babe Ruth teams.  After retirement, he owned and operated PT Monograms in Francesville for many years.  

Bill was an avid sports fan and proud supporter of West Central Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Purdue football/basketball. He enjoyed traveling the world with Jenni. Bill was a beloved grandfather. He enjoyed people and had a witty sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer J. “Jenni” (Meyer) Garten of Francesville; granddaughters: Jaina Jade Garten, of Burlington and Mariah Inomata of Japan; brother-in-law Don [Debbie] Meyer of Florida; and many nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents: William L. and Mary (Andrews) Garten; infant daughter Ashley N. Garten; son Jeffrey A. Garten; and in-laws: Frank and Mary (Mobley) Meyer. 

No services will be held.

Private burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or West Central Athletic Department.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. 

(Pulaski County Journal — May 4, 2022)

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