Malcolm S Romine, 79, of Greencastle, IN, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026. Born on May 2,1929, Malcolm was a proud graduate of Shortridge High School and Indiana University. After four years of service in the US Air Force, he spent 32 years working for Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis. His retirement years were highlighted with numerous achievements including National Hosta of the Year Award, Sagamore of the Wabash, Community Historical Preservation Award, Spirit of Philanthropy Award, and Outstanding County Genealogical Service Award. He wrote over 15 books preserving the history of Putnam County and the Clodfelter and Carrington families.
Malcolm was preceded in death by his parents Sanford Romine and Irene Clodfelter Romine as well as his sister Julia Jean Romine. He is survived by many Clodfelter cousins and will long be remembered by many in the Putnam County community for his generosity and good works. A memorial service will be held at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 1:00pm. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Malcolm Romine Memorial Community Endowment at the Putnam County Community Foundation to carry on his philanthropic spirit in perpetuity.
