Emil was born June 1, 1938 to Everett and Margaret Land Page. He attended Carlisle High School where he lettered four years in basketball under coach Jerry Kunkle. He was also very active in FFA and received the 1956 FAA …
Author: Alaina Burton
John W. Switzer
John was born on June 21, 1942, in Linden, Indiana the son of Herbert “Pete” and Catherine (Coopman) Switzer. He graduated from Linden High School in 1960 and Ball State University with BS Degree in Mathematics and Physical Education in …
Joan (Jo) Brown
Joan (Jo) Brown left this world much too soon on December 16, 2022.
If friends should so desire, contributions may be sent in Jo’s memory to the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, 200 South 8th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807 or …
Brian Miller
Freeman Brian Miller was born November 17, 1949 in Jasonville, IN to Freeman Eugene “Red” Miller Edith Loretta “Letty” Edmonson Miller. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Zina Jane Burton. Together, they had two children: …
The Hidden Gem of Merom, Indiana
On the banks of the Wabash River in Sullivan County, Indiana lies a very small town by the name of Merom. Its name, Merom, means high place on the river and it commemorates the Battle of the Waters of Merom, …
A Small Town with Big Pride: Clay City, Indiana
Clay City, Indiana was established in 1873 as a railroad town. Like many other rural south Central Indiana towns, its origins revolved around the two predominant commodities: coal and rail. After going through several different name iterations, the community settled …
Natalie Pugh
Natalie was born January 18, 1965 in Indianapolis, IN to Leonard Price and Sally Robertson Price. She was a graduate of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, and received her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1988 and her Master’s …
Guaranteeing a Better Tomorrow: Brazil, Indiana
“Growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow will be better.” — Brook Reinoehl, President of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Brazil, Indiana started as a “Gold Rush” type of town in the 1850s; but instead of gold, the rush …
Preserving History in the Present: Cory, Indiana
During the last weekend of September, the community of Cory comes alive for the annual Cory Apple Festival. The festival not only funds the Perry Township Cory Volunteer Fire Department, but it’s also a way to remember and celebrate the …
Jensen Family Aquatics Safety & Training Fund
Contributions to the Jensen Family Aquatics Safety & Training Fund may be made to the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, 200 South 8th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807 or by clicking below.
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