Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

John W. Rainwater

Passed away on April 11, 2020

John W. Rainwater, age 83.  Late of St. John, Indiana.  Passed away April 11, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Theresa.  Loving brother of Howard (Mary) Rainwater, Margie (William) Kruit, Betty (late James) Di Maria, and the late Bonnie (Jerome) Barnes.  Dearest uncle of Tim (Vickie) Rainwater, Gerald Rainwater, Doug (Sandy) Barnes, Robert (Lorelei) Barnes, Sandy (Fran) Grande, Terri Di Maria, and Chris (Chad) Romack.  Also survived by several great nieces and great nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Everett and Bessie Rainwater.  John was a retired employee of Western Electric/AT&T. He was a longtime active board member of the Town of St. John Park’s committee.  Due to the current pandemic, services for Mr. Rainwater will be held privately for the family.  Interment Calumet Park Cemetery.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

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Condolences
"We were sorry to hear about John’s passing and will miss him a lot. We were neighbors. Please accept our deepest condolences. "
- Bob & Ann Hupke
April 15, 2020 7:00 pm
"Dear family, We are very saddened about the passing of our neighbor John. Such a nice man! He will be greatly missed! We extend our deepest sympathy!! Sincerely, Jim & Marilyn Thiel"
- Jim & Marilyn Thiel
April 16, 2020 7:19 am
"John was a good hearted man whom I got to know as a park board member for the Town of St. John. More important, he was a friend. His love for kids and his home town showed every time we met. It was an honor to have known him...he will surely be missed. God Speed John"
- George Sobek
April 16, 2020 8:15 am
"We where all very sad to hear of John’s passing. He was such a wonderful man! John came into Warsaw Inn several days a week and became part of our family. We all enjoyed waiting on John. John made a lot of friends over the years at Warsaw Inn and he is going to be deeply missed! We all loved John! All of our love, his Warsaw Inn Family ❤️"
- Kristen Barden
April 16, 2020 1:18 pm
"Our deepest condolences to John's family. We too are so saddened by his passing away. He was a dear friend and neighbor. Always ready with a helping hand and letting you know he was there for you. He had a way of making you laugh and the world a little brighter! He was loved and will be deeply missed. Sincerely and with Heartfelt Sympathy, Mike (his Buddy) & Shirley Manes "
- Mike & Shirley Manes
April 19, 2020 1:59 pm
"John was my mentor @ Western Electric in 1967. As I moved on in my career I always remembered John's teachings. I enjoyed our breakfast meetings @ Aspen Cafe discussing the "old days" RIP "CHIEF" "
- Dan Taylor
April 19, 2020 3:59 pm
"Howard and Mary, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathy."
- Joe and Liz Romeo
April 20, 2020 9:37 am
"May he walk with GOD"
- Walter B Meacham jr &family
April 20, 2020 1:31 pm
Candles Lit