Joseph C. Good

MENTONE – Joseph C. Good, 93, of Mentone, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Joe was born on June 25, 1932, in Warren, to the late Charles and Ruby Trusler Good. A proud graduate of Talma High School, he completed his studies in 1950. On Aug. 22, 1953, he married Helen M. Beck in Rochester. Their devoted union lasted over six decades until her passing on Feb. 8, 2016.
Joe dedicated many years of service to NIPSCO, working in the Gas Engineering Department before his retirement. A man of faith and community, he was a longtime member of Mentone United Methodist Church. His commitment to public service was evident in his decades with the Mentone Fire Department, where he began serving in 1963 and later led as fire chief from 1976 to 1989.
He was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge, both in Mentone. Joe enjoyed operating his Ham radio and exploring tinkering with electronics. He was an enthusiastic supporter of both Indiana University and Notre Dame athletics.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandra and husband Marvin Book, of Columbus, Ind.; and Janice and husband Fred Pfeiffer, Indianapolis.; grandchildren, Emily Kern, of New Salisbury; and Neal Book, of Indianapolis; and great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Max.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Good; brother, Jim; and sister, Rosalee Welsh.
Following his wishes, no visitation or services will be held. A private interment will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.
The services have been entrusted to King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mentone Fire Department.
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