Jules Emile Toussaint, 86, passed Friday, September 6, 2019 at Coventry Meadows Nursing Home.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late Jules R. Toussaint and Beth (Shaw) Edwards.  Jules proudly served his county in the Navy during the Korean War.  He then married Margie Holocher.  He retired from Navistar after 40 years of service as an engineer.  He was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, where he was an Elder and Usher for many years.  He also volunteered at Fox Island and Lutheran Hospital.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 449 and was active in the color guard.  Jules loved and walked his dog Lulu everyday.

Jules is survived by wife of 64 years, Margie Ann (Holocher) Toussaint; sons, Lee (Audry) Toussaint and Neal Toussaint both of Fort Wayne; daughter, Michele (Arnie) Hakey of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a great friend, Mark Peters.

Jules was also preceded in death by sisters, Frances Denson and his twin sister, Jeanette Stanger.

Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8626 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior to the service.  Officiating will be Pastor Roy Olson.   Calling is also 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road.  He will be laid to rest at Lindenwood Cemetery.  Preferred memorials are to Emmaus Building Fund or Alzheimer's Association.