Ernest Wagner
Dec 10, 2010
Ernest "Ole Ern" Wagner, 92, of Avilla, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at home. The WWII Navy Veteran was stationed at Pearl Harbor 70 years ago. He retired from Zollner Corporation after 37 years of service. He was a life member and past commander of the American Legion Post 82. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Avilla....
Rose Ann Jackisch
Dec 9, 2010
Rose Ann Jackisch, 83, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Richland, Nebraska. She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Frederick of Fort Wayne, her children, Eric Stellhorn, Julie Bills, Karen Lidgey, Kristina Stellhorn, and Kathy Boden; step-children, Rhonda, Paul, and...
Barbara D. "Boop" Klein
Dec 7, 2010
Barbara D. "Boop" Klein, 76, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Parkview Hospital. Born Sept 1, 1934, in Chicago, she came to Fort Wayne in 1956 with her husband, Robert. She was a wonderful cook and great homemaker. She could often be found in the kitchen baking cookies or trying to figure out what the Sunday dessert...
Kenneth Lee Wisel
Dec 7, 2010
Kenneth L. Wisel, 89, of Fort Wayne, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Marion VA. The WWII Army Veteran was a recipient of a Purple Heart and Bronze Start. He retired from Zollner Corporation and also had worked for the Pennsylvania R.R. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Opal Wisel; daughter, Dianne Wisel of Fort Wayne;...
Gerald Dean Combs
Dec 4, 2010
Gerald Dean Combs 84 died Saturday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Hyatt and Maude Combs he retired from Harvester and in retirement worked at Wells St. Hardware. He was a Korean Army veteran. Surviving are his, wife, Maxine Combs, Ft. Wayne, IN, son, Charles Combs, Ft. Wayne, IN, daughter, Kathy Combs, Ft. Wayne, IN., grandchildren,...
Robert E. Westerman
Dec 3, 2010
Robert E. Westerman 83 died Friday December 3 at Riverbend Health Care Center. Born in Ft. Wayne to the late William and Esther Westerman he retired from International Harvester after 32 years. He was a WWII Army veteran. Surviving are brother, Donald Westerman, Gerald (Vera) Westerman, sister, Mary (Rex) Shuman, several nieces and nephews. Services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday December 7...
Mildred "Mason" Land
Nov 27, 2010
Mildred O. Land 90 passed away Saturday November 27, 2010 at Covington Manor Health and Rehab. Born to the late Arnold and Olive Thomas in Haydenville, Ohio she worked for J.C. Penny in Alaska, Florida and Ft. Wayne. She also worked at the University of Tampa in administration for 5 years. She was Past President of NCO Wives Club and...
Herschel Wagner "Smitty" Smith
Nov 26, 2010
Herschel Wagner "Smitty" Smith Sr., 94, died on Friday, November 26, 2010 at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas as a result of complications caused by a fall. Born in 1916, in McCollinsville, Ohio, he was the son of Guy and Florence Smith. He moved to Fort Wayne in his 20''s where he lived for over 50 years. He relocated to...
Richard Stanley Kieler
Nov 26, 2010
Richard Stanley Kieler 82 went to be with his Lord Friday at Lutheran Hospital. Born to the late Roy and Mary Kieler in Columbia City. He retired from Rea Magnet Wire in 1989 after 42 years of service. He was an Army Veteran and a 45 year member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and a member of American Legion Post...
David H. Short
Nov 25, 2010
David H. Short, 70 of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Parkview Hospital. The U.S.A.F. veteran was currently working for Umbers Do It Best. He was retired from Dana in 2003. He also had worked for International Harvester and Wayne Home Equipment. He was an avid Komet Hockey Fan. A loving husband, father, and grandfather we love and...