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Name:	John E. Travelbee (Nickname = Jack)
Spouse:	Erma Mae Baker Travelbee
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	Columbia City, IN 46725
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Class of	1935	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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Birthdate:	January 17, 1917
Date of Death:	November 4, 2003

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Notes:	Obituary in Post & Mail November 5, 6, 7, & 15, 2003, Pg 2.: John "Jack" Travelbee, 86, a resident of Columbia City, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003 at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Friday. He had been a resident at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne since March 2002. Born on Jan. 17, 1917 in Whitley County, he was a son of John A. and Amelia (Erdmann) Travelbee. His formative years were spent in Columbia City and he graduated from Columbia City High School in 1935. On Oct. 22, 1939 he was united in marriage to Erma M. Baker and they made their home on North Main Street in Columbia City. Together they helped organize the Teen Canteen and served as the original host and hostess. Mrs. Travelbee died March 26, 2000. He was first employed at Phillips Service Station on South Main Street before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed at Weatherhead for a brief period, then Dana Corporation for more than 25 years. A lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, he was a member of American Legion Post 98, was Republican precinct committeeman for many years, district public relations chairman for Anthony Wayne Council of Boy Scouts and officiated many high school basketball games following his military discharge. Survivors include a son, the Rev. John D. Travelbee of Columbia City; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Margaret Jacobs of Kendallville, Jean Black of Columbia City and Betty Sefcik of Berne. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rod and Bill. The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City with the Rev. Dr. C. James Cress of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenhill Cemetery with military honors presented at the cemetery by American Legion Post 98.

Last Updated:	03-25-2009		Alumni ID:	11450

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