Minnie L. Switzer

Cayuga, Ind. - Minnie L. Switzer, 87, of Cayuga, passed away at 10:05 a.m. EDT Friday, June 29, 2012 at The Waters of Covington in Covington, Indiana. She was born April 8,1925 in Cayuga, Indiana, the daughter of the late William and Helen Swaim Ottinger. She married John Thomas Whittington in December 1942. He preceded her in death in 1948. She later married Buck Switzer in 1953. He preceded her in death in 1980. She married Frank Switzer, Jr. on February 24, 1990 in Lodi, Indiana. He preceded her in death on January 18, 2008. Survivors include one son, Bill Whittington of Hillsboro, Indiana; one daughter, Becky(Brent)Shaw of Cayuga, Indiana; one stepson, Russell E.(Barbara)Switzer of Cayuga, Indiana; four grandchildren, Erica Sams; Karla Smith; Brandi Hughes and Mike Cedar; four step grandchildren; five great grandchildren, Jacob Sams; Krysta Wilson; JonMichael Sams; Shelby Gulley and Owen Norman; three step great grandchildren; sister in law, Jean Switzer of Cayuga, Indiana; one niece and four nephews. Minnie was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Whittington; two granddaughters, Kayla Hughes and Karissa Shirar; two sisters, Ruth Laycock and Edith Sullivan; two brothers, Archie and Warren Ottinger. Minnie was a homemaker. She formerly worked at the Florsheim Shoe Factory in Danville, Illinois and the Lilly Tulip Cup Factory in Cayuga. She was a life time member of the Cayuga American Legion Unit #263, formerly serving as president. She also held numerous other positions in the Auxiliary. Minnie enjoyed baking pies, working puzzles, collecting fenton baskets and going to auctions. She especially enjoyed her dog, Dharma. Funeral services: 11 a.m. EDT Monday, July 2, 2012 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana; Officiating: Rev. Steve Vitaniemi; Burial: Thomas Cemetery in Newport, Indiana; Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorial services by the Cayuga American Legion Auxiliary will be held at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Family request that contributions be made to the Cayuga American Legion Auxiliary, 922 West Ferry Street, Cayuga, Indiana 47928.