Monte Dean Summers
July 7, 1951 to November 24, 2012
Columbus - Monte Dean Summers, 61 of Columbus, IN, formerly of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly Saturday at Columbus Regional Hospital.
He grew up in Madison County, graduated from Highland High School in 1969, and attended South Meridian Church of God in Anderson. He also attended Ball State University.
He was a master craftsman, constructing many fine homes in and around the Brown County, Indiana. Building muzzle-loading rifles and restoring firearms were among his hobbies.
He will be remembered as a true outdoorsman, spending much time camping, hiking, fishing and hunting.
He loved American history, particularly the stories and biographies of western frontiersmen and pioneers. In that regard, he and his wife shared numerous vacations in the scenic beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
Over all, his strong faith in God sustained him and now supports his family.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Debbie Schmit Summers, his father John Phillip Summers, his sister Melody Summers Hull and his brother, Meredith Lee Summers. Monte's mother, Katherine Dilts Summers predeceased him.
Services will be held Thursday, November 29 at 1 p.m., at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Dale Landis officiating. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1:00 pm before the service. Burial will follow at Bronnenberg Cemetery.
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