Carl E. "Carty" Filbrun

Carl E. "Carty" Filbrun, 76, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, October 21, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 22, 1940, the son of the late Theodore R. and Lena T. (Cost) Filbrun. Carty was a farmer until he went to work for Navistar where he retired after 35 years. He was a volunteer fireman with Pike Township Fire and Rescue for 58 years. He was a very engaged father and grandfather, always wanting to spend time with his family. Carty is survived by his wife of 47 years Sara "Sally"; daughters Alicia (Curt) Sagraves and Renee (Steve) Conley; grandchildren Scarlett, Paleeza, Talent, Renni, Skylar, Trevor, Morgan, Ryan and Meghan; brothers Richard (Darlene) Filbrun and Kenneth (Cindy) Filbrun; sister Janet Knife; twin sister Carryl (Bob) Anderson; sister-in-laws Judy, Patti (Steve); brother-in-law Dan; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM in Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home. A funeral service to honor Carty will be Thursday at 10:00 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Alan Cain officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pike Twp. Fire and Rescue Association, 8440 Troy Rd., New Carlisle, 45344. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.trostelchapman.com.