Frank Louis Waymire, 85, passed away on May 3, 2011 at 7:07 PM at White County Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for over a year. He was born March 22, 1926 in Otterbein, Indiana to William and Marie (Skinkle) Waymire. He moved to Brookston, Indiana in 1939, where he lived ever since. Frank married Vera Maffett in Lafayette, Indiana on September 22, 1946. Frank had farmed his entire adult life, retiring from active farming in 1997 but stayed busy with mowing and farm maintenance after retirement. Frank was always a person to contribute to all the area farmers he knew that needed help. He became wheel-chair bound about four years ago, but delighted in "supervising" all activity that took place on the farm. He loved farming and also enjoyed his beloved International Harvester tractors. He would eagerly impart his years of wisdom to any with questions on farming. Even during his later years, he would do everything possible to contribute to all aspects of farm work and life. Frank was a member and active in the Battleground United Methodist Church since 1979. Frank and his wife loved square-dancing and were members of the Prairie Promenaders for over 20 years. He was also a member of the DAV, the American Legion, the VFW, and very active in the Tippecanoe Steam, Gas, and Power Association as a director and advisor. Frank served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946 in the European Theater of Operations in Company E, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. Prior to being shipped overseas in 1944, he was on a troop train headed to basic training that wrecked in Jellico, TN. killing 37 new recruits. After going overseas, he was in the Infantry as a Staff Sergeant and participated and was wounded in the hand and leg by mortar fire in the Battle of the Bulge. He was carried from the front lines to EVAC hospital by captured German soldiers. After his recovery, he was promoted to a Military Police post. After the war, he was stationed in Nuremburg, Germany where part of his duty was to guard and escort prisoners at the Nuremburg Trials. Frank was awarded the Infantry Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, German Occupation Medal, EAME (European) Theater Ribbon with 2 Stars, Purple Heart, Battle and Campaign Ribbons from Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was also awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, the fourth highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Services. Frank was preceeded in death by his parents, two sisters, Henrietta Waymire and Joan Allbaugh, and survived by sisters Wilma White of Brookston, IN and Jackie (Mike) Wood of Franklin, IN. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vera, his five children: Rex (Vickie) Waymire of Lakeland, FL; Wayne (Cathy) Waymire of Ambia, IN; Mike (Susie) Waymire of Camden, IN; Susan Waymire (George Cook) of Monticello, IN; and Sherry (Justin) Brown of Lafayette, IN. Frank dearly loved his grandchildren; Matt, Mikie (Jenny), Lizzi (George) Lind, Charlie (Kortney), Mandy Waymire, and his great-grandchildren; Rylie, Sydnie, Katie, Brandon, Emily, Micheal, Sara, Joey, and George. He also has 13 step-grandchildren and 15 step-great-grandchildren. Friends may call 4-8 pm, Friday, May 6, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston, IN. Funeral Service Saturday, May 7, 2001 at 10 am at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home. Pastor Brian White of Battleground United Methodist to officiate. Interment to follow at Battleground Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Autism Speaks.