Orville Dean Carter, 62, of Francesville, IN passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Northwest Porter Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. 

He was born on April 16, 1959in Rensselaer, INtoHoward Lee and LuluBelleLosh Carter. Dean married Tina Louise Widner on December 14, 1988 in Francesville, IN. Tina survives.

Dean was a retired truck driver. He worked for Hopkins Trucking for many years.  He was a member of the NRA. Dean enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the outdoors and tinkering in his garage. Dean was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. Dean enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

He is survived by:

Howard Lee Carter,  DeMotte, IN   Father

Tina Louise Carter,   Francesville, IN     Wife

Tina (Adam) Hoeferlin,    Francesville, IN    Daughter

Raymond Carter,   Francesville, IN    Son

Tabethia (Tabitha) Fitchpatrick,    Monticello, IN    Daughter

Samantha (Donald) Parks,      Brook, IN      Daughter

Quentin Harper,   Grandson

Peyton Hoeferlin,   Grandson

ChloeHoeferlin,    Granddaughter

Serenity Carter,   Granddaughter

Douglas Carter,   Grandson

PeitanFitchpatrick,    Granddaughter

Levon Parks,   Grandson

Mary Northcutt,  Chalmers, IN   Sister

Timothy (Debbie) Carter,   Rensselaer, IN   Brother

Michael Carter,  DeMotte, IN   Brother

Richard Carter, Brook, IN  Brother

Preceded in death by:

LuluBelleLosh Carter    Mother

Memorial Services will be held at 1 PM EDT Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN with Pastor James Ketchen officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 AM-1 PM EDT Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.