Dennis "Pete" Holcomb

Dennis "Pete" Holcomb, 80, of Versailles passed away at 6am Monday, December 15, 2014 at his home. He was born near Zenas in Jennings County on October 30, 1934 the son of Walter and Gladys Sporleder Holcomb. He was married to Alta Adams on November 5, 1954 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Dennis Jr. "Pete" (Marcia) Holcomb of Versailles; one daughter Denise (Wendell) Tewmey of Lebanon, Ohio; four grandsons Chet (Katie) Tewmey of Lebanon, Ohio, Cody Tewmey and companion Laura Haynsworth of Hermosa Beach, California, Derick Holcomb and companion Misty Slayback of Lawrenceburg, and Dane (Kayla) Holcomb of Georgetown, Kentucky; 7 great-grandchildren; one brother Dean (Lila) Holcomb of Westport. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Holcomb was a 1953 graduate of Holton High School. He was a former employee of the Indiana State Highway, Farm Bureau Co-op in Holton, and Hyatt's Sawmill in Holton. He had also worked in construction through Laborer's Union 741 and had driven a bus for the Holton School. Pete was a former member of the US Trotting Association and had owned and trained standard bred horses. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, gardening, and following IU basketball. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 19th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Michael Cole officiating. Burial will be in the Marble Corner Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Marble Corner Cemetery or the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.