Mr. Elmer Charles Schubert, 78, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Born October 18, 1947 in Jellico, Tennessee, Elmer was the son of the late Charles W. and Plinia (Lamb) Schubert. He moved to Indiana as a child and made the Hoosier State his lifelong home. Elmer graduated from Northwest High School and furthered his education at University of Indianapolis.
A proud patriot, Elmer honorably served his country in the United States Army. His commitment to service continued throughout his life, including his active membership with American Legion Post 103 in Mooresville.
Elmer dedicated many years to law enforcement, serving his community with integrity and courage. He retired in 1980 as a patrolman with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. He also served with the United States Marshals Service, further exemplifying his lifelong commitment to justice and public service.
Elmer embraced the outdoors and the simple joys of life. He found great pleasure in riding motorcycles, fishing, boating, mowing his lawn, cultivating a vegetable garden and looking after his apple and pear orchard. A devoted sports enthusiast, he was an enthusiastic supporter of Indiana University athletics and enjoyed watching all sports on television.
Elmer is survived by his loving wife, Dorene (Love) Schubert; his children, Michael Hutchings, Kimmy (Jed) Wright; his cherished grandchildren, Connor Hutchings, Karen Hutchings, Maggie Wright and Katie Wright; his stepmother, Katie Schubert; his sisters, June Shields and Donna (Joe) Sekula; his stepsisters, Mary (Ron) Adams and Donna (Patrick) Cosmato; and his nieces and nephews, Brysen Caplinger, Rhonda (Debbie) Caplinger, Mark Caplinger, Joe (Jen) Shields, Tabitha (Steve) Schuler, Kevin (Katie) Shields.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Margaret Fancil and his brother-in-law, Edward Shields.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens where military honors will be conferred by a contingent from the American Legion Post 103 - Mooresville.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
For those who wish to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in honor of Elmer's life and legacy.