June 27 1929 February 25 2020 (age 90)
Obituary Jack B. Refner, age 90, of Ashley passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Auburn Village Nursing Home in Auburn. Mr. Refner was born on June 27, 1929 in Auburn to Charles and Edna (Peckhart) Refner. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Refner worked for Auburn Tankage which later became Sadler Wayne for many years. After working for Sadler Wayne, Jack worked for Keith Freed Construction. He was also a DeKalb County farmer on the side for several years. Over the years he was a member of both the Indian Village Church of God in Auburn and Barker’s Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Ashley. He loved to be outdoors. Jack was an avid deer hunter and big game hunter. He harvested a total of 273 deer and 11 moose over the years. He also enjoyed fishing and always had a huge garden, donating and giving away most of what he grew. Survivors include: Son; Gary Refner of Ashley. Son and daughter-in-law; Jerry and Lora Refner of Ashley. Daughter and son-in-law; Kathy and Brian Baughman of Waterloo. Daughter and son-in-law; Karen and Greg Hilbert of Lafayette, Indiana. Daughter and son-in-law; Krystal and Nick Johnston of West Lafayette, Indiana. 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Brother and sister-in-law; Larry and Sheila Refner of Waterloo. Many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife; Violet Refner, his second wife; Klyta Refner, 1 brother; Charles “Brick” Refner and 6 sisters; Bonnie Sharp, Mary Webb, Edith McNamara, Dorothy Watkins, Angeline Smith and Alice Porter. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street in Waterloo. Memorial donations may be directed to Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, 1315 Directors Row, Suite 210, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Waterloo. To send flowers to Jack’s family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jack B Refner June 27 1929 February 25 2020 (age 90).
Death notice for the town of: Auburn, state: Indiana