Dane L. Love

Dane L. Love 87, Indianapolis, died January 21, 2011. Born January 16, 1924 in Marion, Indiana to Cleo and Dane Love, Dane L. was the oldest of five children. In 1942, he graduated from High School and enrolled on scholarship at the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis. Six months later he was drafted into the Army where he eventually was in combat with Merrill's Marauders in Burma. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge. Discharged from the service in 1945, Dane returned to Herron to study Graphic Design. In 1947 he married Jean Wilkinson, an artist and fellow student. After graduation, Dane and Jean moved to New York City where Dane studied illustration at Pratt Institute. Since retiring as an Art Director at Pictorial Publishers in Indianapolis, Dane has been painting and creating fine art on the computer. Dane is survived by his wife Jean, his children Sara and husband John Trittipo, Dane W. and wife Beverly, and Nannette and husband Fabio Castellotto, and five grandchildren, Julian Trittipo, Lindsey and Dane R. Love, and Luca and Adrian Castellotto. Dane and Jean lived a happy life together and have been blessed with many close friends and a loving family. A memorial service will be held at the Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward The Portfolio Endowed Scholarship for Herron School of Art and Design. Checks payable to: The Portfolio Attention: Kathy McKimmie 732 Harrison Street Indianapolis, IN 46202