Phillip E. “Crazy Horse” Van Curen, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, in his residence.
He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in Kosciusko County to Wilbur H. and Bernice Ilene Baker Van Curen.
Phil graduated from Warsaw High School in 1965. He faithfully served his country and the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 as specialist 4 (T), armor crewman during the Vietnam War.
He was united in marriage to Carol Beth Pogue in Warsaw on April 3, 1976.
“Horse” was employed by Zimmer Inc. from 1970 to 1996 and retired with 27 years of service. He then became the CEO of F.C. Horse Inc. from 1996 to 2011, specializing in retail sales, and retired after 14 years.
With many interests, he loved to fly fish, traveling to the western states; his 1980 FLH Harley-Davidson; and was especially known for keeping his wife, Carol, happy. His memberships include Warsaw Family Worship Center and Pierceton American Legion Post 258.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Beth, Warsaw; daughter, Beth Van Curen Stockdale, Leesburg,; grandson, William James (spouse Kayla Nicole Stout) Stockdale, Columbia City; and sisters, Wilburta J. Banghart, Warsaw, and Joyce I. McBroom, Milford. In addition, the apple of his eye, a great-grandson, Benjamin Stockdale, survives.
He was preceded by brothers Russell Blaine and John Michael Van Curen and sister Connie Sue Banghart.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, in the funeral chapel with Pastor William Whitaker officiating. Military honors will be rendered by Pierceton American Legion Post 258.
Interment will be private.
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Memorials to Great Lakes Hospice, 334 Enterprise Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.
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