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Name:	Joseph R. Myers (Nickname = Joe)
Spouse:	Ramona K. Leslie Myers (Nickname = Mona)
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	DECEASED 2021,
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Class of	1951	Attended from through
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Birthdate:	May 26, 1933
Date of Death:	October 31, 2021

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Notes:	Joseph R. Myers, 88, of Columbia City, left Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City, to be with his Lord and Savior at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2021. Joe was born in Fort Wayne on May 26, 1933, the fifth child of the late Raymond and Marie Myers. He began school in Fort Wayne, moving to Columbia City at age 10, graduating from Columbia City High School in 1951, and entering the Navy the same year. He served aboard the USS Curtiss (AV-4) as a Machinist during the Korean war. He was honorably discharged on June 23, 1955. On May 26, 1991, he married Ramona K. Leslie. They made their home in rural Columbia City since 1995. A career-long salesman for Jewel Tea Company, Fort Wayne, for 25 years, then Complete Drives, Inc (CDI), Fort Wayne, retiring with over 12 years of service. He also produced hay on his 31 acres farm and, over the years. Surviving is his wife of 30 years, Ramona "Mona"; a step-son, Jason A. (Annette) Arnold of South Whitley, grandchildren, Hailey Arnold of South Whitley and Trae (Violet Harris) Arnold of Pierceton; a brother Wallace (Carol) Myers of Fort Wayne; and brother-in-law John (Norma) Leslie. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers Raymond "Carl," Donald, Floyd, James, and John Myers and only sister Delma "Skip" Breide. The funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial is at the Thorn Cemetery, with the Korean War Honor guard presenting honors. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials in Joe's honor are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.

Last Updated:	11-03-2021		Alumni ID:	12643

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