Dave B. Fulkerson, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 9:41 a.m. Feb. 13, 2017, in Warsaw. He was born Sept. 25, 1938, in Owensboro, Ky., to Walter Douglas Fulkerson and Mary Helen Walden. He was Warsaw resident since 1982 and is formerly of Columbia City and Fort Wayne. He was united in marriage in Wabash on June 9, 1972, to Eugenia Nixon until 1999. He served as athletic director for Warsaw Community Schools from 1982 to 2009. In his tenure as athletic director, Warsaw Community Schools built a strong athletic program, attaining numerous awards and state championships in various sports. For a complete story of Dave’s iconic sports career, see page 1 of the Feb. 14, 2017, Times-Union newspaper at timesuniononline.com. Furthermore, he was an active participant and supporter of all Warsaw school students, taking a sincere interest in their personal and educational development. He was a 1960 graduate of the University of Evansville with a B.S. degree in secondary education. Post-graduation, he continued as a basketball recruiter for Evansville and was a member when the school won the NCAA Division III Championship. Also, he graduated from St. Francis College with a master’s degree in school administration in 1981. He was a physical education teacher for the Windsor, Ill., schools, White’s Institute, Wabash Schools, St. Francis College and Columbia City. During his career, he coached basketball and baseball, and served as pool director and athletic director. Survivors include a son, Dr. Daniel (spouse Amy) Fulkerson, Zionsville; a daughter, Jodi (spouse Ace) Ramirez, Zionsville; grandchildren: Emma, Daniel, Noah, Luke and Leah Fulkerson, Alex Fulkerson and David Goad; and a sister, Connie Fulkerson Morris, Shorewood. He was preceded by his foster parents, John and Maxine Peebles; brothers, Ronnie Peebles and John Roach; and a sister, Shirley Roach. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in the Performing Arts Center of Warsaw Community High School, with calling one hour prior to the service. Larry Burkhart will officiate the services, and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to Baker Youth Clubs, 1401 E. Smith St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or White’s Residential and Family Services, 5233 S. 50E Wabash, IN 46992. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
