FRED AVERY
Fred Avery, age 83 of Batesville, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at UC Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The son of Maury and Hattie (Parr) Avery was born in Curtisville, on November 26, 1937.
Fred served in the US National Guard for two years. He was an accountant for Indiana Farm Bureau Co-Op for more than 35 years before he retired. On January 2, 1960, he married Barbara Shull in Elwood, and this would have been their 61 wedding anniversary.
Fred was a lifelong second generation Cubs fan and to say he was a huge Chicago Cubs fan was an understatement. The lawn aficionado was always very particular about his yard, just ask his neighbors. He and his wife, Barbara, also enjoyed traveling a lot and seeing new places.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Tammy Dietz (Bill) of Batesville; son, Jeff Avery (Quinetta) of Lebanon; grandchildren, Karen Smith (Joshua),Melissa Ashpaugh and Bradon Beausoleil; great grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Cameron Smith, Hope Ashpaugh, Heather Ashpaugh, Avery Ashpaugh and Zachary Ashpaugh.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Avery and sister, Anita Ippilito.
Private services will be Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial will in the Curtisville Cemetery in Curtisville.
Memorials may be given to The Chateau of Batesville Activity Fund c/o Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.