PIERCETON - Joe E. Shoemaker, 72, of South Whitley, died at 1:55 p.m. April 27, 2010, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born Nov. 18, 1937, to Howard D. and Esther Miller Shoemaker. On Oct. 15, 1960, he married Janet E. Slater, who survives.
Formerly of Mentone, he worked at United Telephone and Sprint as regional inventory control supervisor, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Miniature Horse Association of America and was a breeder of registered Arabian horses.
Also surviving are a daughter, Bambi Bennett, Brandenburg, Ky.; a son, Howard D. (and spouse Kelly) Shoemaker III, South Whitley; five grandchildren: Nikole, Jessica, Jack, Claire and Grace; a brother, Howard D. Shoemaker II, Redondo Beach, Calif.; and two sisters, Sherry Ellsasser, Lubbock, Texas; and Sue Kammer, Bonita Springs, Fla. He was preceded in death by two sons.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Ind. 13, Pierceton, with Pastor Doug Lemon officiating. Burial will be private.
Calling is from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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