Henry Lovett

Friday, August 13, 2010

Henry Lovett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 after a short battle with cancer.

Henry was born in Berlin, Germany March 11, 1951 to Raymond and Pia (Mazurek) Lovett. He moved to the United States when he was 2 years old. He and his family had lived the remainder of his life in Clay County.

He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1969. Henry worked 13 years for Mallory's in Greencastle and Indianapolis. Upon their closure he started his own business in 1987, created through his hobbies of electronics and hunting. He designed and manufactured electronic dog training devices. He continued the business along with his sons.

On Feb. 17, 1979 he married Cynthia "Cindy" Oberholtzer.

He is survived by his wife Cindy and their four children, Chandra Kumpf and husband Paul of Brazil, Nick Lovett and Alyssa Papinchock of Brazil, Nathan Lovett of Brazil and Nyle Lovett of Brazil; three grandsons, Caleb Kumpf, Cameron Kumpf and Carter Kumpf; mother- and father-in-law Paul and Shirley Oberholtzer of Bowling Green; sisters Veronica Lucas and husband Larry and Barbara Peters and husband Randy; brother Mike Lovett and wife Cindy along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Ryan Lucas.

Memorial services will be at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave. in Brazil at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Saturday until time of services.

At his request, cremation services have been chosen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.