Herbert D. McIntire

Herbert D. McIntire, 86, long time Fulton County resident passed away at 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Life Care Center of Rochester. Herb, as he was commonly known was born on October 14, 1926 near Athens to Oval L. and Mary M. (Craig) McIntire. Most of Herb's adult life was spent in the Kewanna area where he farmed with the family until entering the military service and then served our country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. During his tour of duty in Germany, Herb was selected to attend the N.C.O. Academy in Baumholder, Germany, and was proud of his graduation from that academy. In 1980, Herb was appointed superintendent of the Fulton County Highway Department and served in that capacity until retirement. Herb attended Rochester High School until mid-term his senior year and then transferred to Kewanna High School where he graduated in 1945. During his high school career at Rochester, Herb played on the varsity basketball team under coach Harry Ray, and he was also a star shortstop on the fast pitch softball and baseball teams. After graduating high school, Herb played for the Jones' IHC traveling fast pitch softball team as well as playing for a number of years for the Kewanna Merchants and Winamac Coil Spring teams. Herb also played semi- pro baseball for years. Survivors include two sisters, Rowena Bryant (Kenny deceased) of Rochester and Doris Crabill (Dr.Del) of Charleston, Illinois, one brother, Leonard McIntire (Jane) of Crawfordville, Florida and one sister in law, Patsy McIntire of Seguin, Texas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as special children, Bob Clyde, Mike Clyde, Gwen Hott and Nancy Luketich. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lawrence McIntire and Alonzo Wilmer McIntire and his wife Mary Jane and special friend, Violet Clyde. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel. Services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the funeral home with Chaplain Jason See officiating. Burial with military rites will be conducted at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Kewanna. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice and/or one's favorite charity. Online condolences and personal remembrances may be made to the family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.