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Herbert R. Newman, Sr. Nov. 20, 1929 - Dec. 24, 2014 CULVER - Herbert Newman Sr., 85, of Culver died on December 24, 2014 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.Herb was born to John Allen and May (Warmbrod) Newman on November 20, 1929. He was one of 6 children, having 3 brothers and 2 sisters with which to share the house. Herb married Norma (Good) Newman on November 19, 1955. She preceded him in death in January 1994.Herb worked on the family-owned dairy farm in Culver. He served in the Army in the Post WWII Occupation of Germany and was involved in the atomic bomb testing in Nevada. He acted as the quartermaster of the Finney-Shilling VFW Post 6919 and was a member of Collins Tasch American Legion in Monterey and an Honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus.During his early retirement, Herb was a frequent driver for the Culver-Union Township EMS. Herb considered his greatest accomplishments to be raising 7 kids that grew up to be good people, volunteering in the community, and staying married for 38 years. He loved and adored his family. He did not consider any episode in his life a disappointment and cited his kids and grandkids as the most important things in his life. When asked if there was anything he wanted to change in his life, he said no, because he had a complete satisfaction of his life. He spent most of his later years with family, friends and his beloved dogs.Herb is survived by sons John (Jeanne) of Winamac, Herbert Jr. (Janet) of Culver, Arthur (Melissa) of Winamac; daughters Barbara (Warren) Penrod of Culver, Geri of Culver, Mary of Bennington, IN, daughter-in-law Marilyn (Edward) of Star City; 16 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sister Helen Samuelson of Plymouth, brother-in-law Norman Good of Fishers, and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife Norma of 38 years, son Edward, grandson Douglas, brothers Charles, Jesse, J Allen, and sister Lovina Wesson.Visitation will be held at the Odom Funeral Home on Monday, December 29, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. Father Jeff Largent will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Culver-Union Township EMS or the Marshall County Community Foundation-Zion Cemetery Trust. Condolences may be sent via the obituary page at www.odomfuneralhome.com. The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is assisting with arrangements.  Family links:  Parents:  John Allen Newman (1885 - 1969)  May Lovina Warmbrod Newman (1891 - 1952)  Spouse:  Norma Good Newman (1933 - 1994)  Children:  Edward Anthony Newman (1961 - 2011)*  Siblings:  Lovina Emily Newman Wesson (1914 - 2007)*  Charles G Newman (1915 - 1996)*  Jessie D Newman (1917 - 1998)*  Herbert R Newman (1929 - 2014) *Calculated relationship Burial:Zion CemeteryCulverMarshall CountyIndiana, USA