Everett Earl Shirar

Earl was born on June 12, 1932 in Marshall, Indiana to Everett Marshall and Gladys Gertrude (Grobe) Shirar.

He was a graduate of Marshall High School, and Indiana State University. He served our Country in the United States Army.

Earl moved to the Angola area in the summer of 1969, living at Green Lake for 44 years. In September 2016 Earl and Louise moved to Fort Wayne.

Earl was a lifetime educator. He began his teaching career at Green Castle and moved to Turkey Run, where he grew up. He retired in 1994 from Prairie Heights High School, LaGrange, Indiana, after serving 25 years as principal and teacher for that school community.

He enjoyed playing golf, basketball, baseball, and track. He was a sports fan, following the Chicago Cubs, and the Bears, and was a history buff. He also enjoyed the Indianapolis 500, going to many races over the years. Another passion of Earl’s was gardening. He was a longtime member of the Orland Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Louise (Blankenship) Shirar of Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mark Thompson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and grand-daughters, Emily Thompson, and Claire Thompson.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Mary Roxie (Shirar) Gard, and twin brother, Merl Shirar, along with a son, Mike Shirar in 1994, and a daughter, Deb Shirar in 2014.

Calling hours will be held from 1 pm until 2 pm Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Memorial services will follow at 2 pm Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Pastor Russell Hepler will officiate the service.

Mr. Shirar will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Indiana following the services.

Memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of the Prairie Heights High School Theater Department, 305 S 1150 E, LaGrange, Indiana 46761.