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Sean Garrison, 47, of Rochester

Sean L. Garrison, 47, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

 

On May 7, 1975, Sean LaMar Garrison was born in Logansport to Stephen L. and Judith Tirey Garrison. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1995 from Rochester High School. Sean went on to further his education at Lincoln Tech Diesel of Indianapolis. He earned the distinction driving professionally with a Class A CDL.

 

On September 18, 1999,  Sean married the love of his life,  Sarah Beth Schrader in the Macy Christian Church. Pastor David Welsh was the officiant of the wedding. As high school sweethearts,  they have shared 31 years of life’s adventures and as married partners 23 years. From their union came two wonderful children, a son Bryce and a daughter Brenah.

 

With a strong work ethic, Sean drove for "R.I.M." Rochester Iron & Metal Trucking hauling loads of scrap to the Rochester plant from all over northern Indiana. He was a member of the Macy Christian Church. Serving his community, Sean was a dedicated  member of the Macy - Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department.

 

The attributes of loyalty and speed define Sean's vision and way of life.  In the early days, he took Sarah to dinner at South Bend on the back of his shiny black Harley making their destination of South Bend in record time. They also enjoyed summer day trips around the countryside, catching the breeze and enjoying the freedom on a Harley ride can bring. His loyalty to family, friends and co-workers was unmatched, always counted on to be there for all of them.

 

A man able to blend adventure with education, Sean was delighted to take his family on expeditions and places to explore.  They enjoyed the Smokey Mountains, an amazing place of beauty for a family field trip.  Blending educational opportunities with fun and adventure was the perfect ingredient for learning.  Sean and Sarah made many memories with Bryce and Brenah at Monterey's Rising Sun Campground hugging the shores of the Tippecanoe River. 

 

Left to cherish Sean's memory are his wife Sarah, two children Bryce and Brenah; parents, Judy and Dale Coffing of Macy and Steve and Nancy Garrison of Rochester; sister Amy Freeman and husband Matt, two brothers, Brent Coffing and wife Cindy, Chad Garrison and wife Danielle all of Rochester; in-laws, Melissa and Craig Armstrong, Paul and Dawn Schrader, Katie Hanley and  fiance' Chris Hight, numerous nieces and nephews; his black and white feline companion, Avenger.

 

Preceding Sean in death are grandparents Ed and Kate Tirey and Dave and Mary Schrader.

 

A celebration of the life of Sean Garrison will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday,  December 29, 2022 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Pastor David Welsh will officiate.

 

Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, December 28th and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.

 

Please wear your favorite blue jeans to honor Sean.  

 

Interment will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.  

 

Memorials may be made to the family for the benefit of the children's education.   

 

Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com 

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