MENTONE – Floyd W. Rule Jr., 91, Mentone, died unexpectedly at 10:40 a.m. Aug. 20, 2014, in Kosciusko Community Hospital Emergency Room, Warsaw. He was born May 2, 1923, in Kosciusko County to Floyd W. and Hazel Hollar Rule. On June 25, 1949, at his parents’ home in Warsaw, he married Benice Klingel, who survives in Mentone. He graduated in 1943 from the Indiana School for the Deaf of Indianapolis. He worked for Frank’s Manufacturing as a handyman and a welder for 30 years. He was involved with the Deaf Senior Citizens Club of Mishawaka for many years, and he was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church since 1988. He was known for his wonderful and friendly smile. He enjoyed going to restaurants. Also surviving are a niece, Cindy (and spouse Otis) Goodnight, LaFountaine; a brother-in-law, Glenn Haney, Lake Alfred, Fla.; an aunt, Donnabelle Rule, Winona Lake; and close friend and interpreter, Pat Lancet. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carol Haney; and a nephew, Kim Haney. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with the Rev. Amber Karkosky-Litten officiating. Burial is in Stony Point, Leesburg. Calling is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Mentone United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
