Erma Auterson

Erma Auterson passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 at the age of 86 surrounded by her family. She lived a long full life surrounded by children and grandchildren.

Erma leaves behind her husband Thomas and sons Dale and Richard, as well as two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She joins her deceased son Thomas and two grandchildren in Heaven, and was the last of 13 children. She loved reading, cooking for the family and living at the edge of the woods. She nurtured countless raccoons, squirrels, rabbits and wild turkeys. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd St., West Terre Haute, IN on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Chris Wilbur officiating. Burial will follow in Bethesda Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home.

Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com