Gerald E. Mote, 79 of Columbus formerly of Hope,passed
away Friday October 16, 2015 at Four Seasons Retirement
Center.
He had retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1993.
He was a Senior Umpire and in Umpires-In-Chief State of
Indiana from 1976 - 1986. He served in the Airforce Reserves
from 1958 - 1963 and was in the Air Police.
He attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.
He loved playing cards, was a huge Colts fan and
loved spending time with his family.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Norman
Funeral Home in Hope with Father Andy Syberg officiating.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday
one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial
will be at Hope Moravian Cemetery. There will be a military
graveside service conducted by the Bartholomew County
Veteran's Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be donated to the
Alzheimer's Association.
Born December 6, 1935 in Decatur County, Gerald
was the son of Carl Mote and Alice Hunter Mote Emerick.
He married Ann Lee December 14, 1968 and she preceded
him in death June 18, 1998.
He is survived by his fiance', Martha Bell of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Alice
and his wife Ann.