Individual Details

Death

Earl L. Gouty, 64, of rural West Lafayette, an auctioneer in the community for the past 12 years, died at 6:20 AM Sunday, Jan. 17, 1971, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, shortly after being admitted. Born near Danville, IL, he had resided in the Covington community prior to coming to Lafayette 21 years ago. His first marriage was to Verneta Furr; she died in 1940. He later married Bernice Wethington; she survives. Mr. Gouty was a graduate of Covington High School and the Reich Auctioneer's School in Mason City, IA. He formerly was manager of the Producer's Marketing Association. He was a member of the West Lafayette Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Indianapolis, and Indiana Auctioneer's Association. Surviving with his widow are three sons, Robert Gene Gouty, Keith V. Gouty, both of Covington, and David W. Gouty of West Lafayette; a daughter, Peggy Ann Gouty, at home; and four grandchildren.
--Lafayette Journal & Courier - Mon 1/18/1971