Joseph LaMar
September 29, 2022 at 5:23 p.m.
Mr. Joseph A. LaMar, 85 of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 21, 2022 at Christian Care Retirement Community.
He was born on February 16, 1937 in Connersville to Dean C. & Mary J. (Glaub) LaMar. Joe graduated from Springfield High School in Franklin County in 1955. Following graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was on active duty for two years, receiving multiple service medals. He then joined the Army Reserves, retiring after 20 years of service. Joe moved to Wells County in 1960. He was a tool grinder at Hower Tool for 25 years, retiring in 1999. He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #111 and the Bluffton Masonic Lodge #145.
On April 13, 1973 in Bluffton, Joe and Marjorie Biddle were married. They shared 48 years of marriage until her passing on July 1, 2021.
Survivors included their children; Jennifer L. LaMar of Ligonier, Michael J. (Stacy) LaMar of Middletown, Matthew J. (Patricia) LaMar of Fort Wayne, Rebecca S. (Sam) Ringger, David M. Liddy and Terry L. (Pam) Liddy, all of Bluffton, along with 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a sister; Patricia Wehr of Connersville.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marjorie and two sisters; Barbara Smith and Deanna Beach.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 24, 2022) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Steve Bard officiating. There was a Masonic Memorial Service conducted as part of the funeral service. Burial followed at Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton, with military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard and American Legion Post #111 Honor Guard.
Visitation was held Saturday, prior to the service.
The family prefers that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church in Joe's memory instead of flower arrangements.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.
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Mr. Joseph A. LaMar, 85 of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 21, 2022 at Christian Care Retirement Community.
He was born on February 16, 1937 in Connersville to Dean C. & Mary J. (Glaub) LaMar. Joe graduated from Springfield High School in Franklin County in 1955. Following graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was on active duty for two years, receiving multiple service medals. He then joined the Army Reserves, retiring after 20 years of service. Joe moved to Wells County in 1960. He was a tool grinder at Hower Tool for 25 years, retiring in 1999. He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #111 and the Bluffton Masonic Lodge #145.
On April 13, 1973 in Bluffton, Joe and Marjorie Biddle were married. They shared 48 years of marriage until her passing on July 1, 2021.
Survivors included their children; Jennifer L. LaMar of Ligonier, Michael J. (Stacy) LaMar of Middletown, Matthew J. (Patricia) LaMar of Fort Wayne, Rebecca S. (Sam) Ringger, David M. Liddy and Terry L. (Pam) Liddy, all of Bluffton, along with 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a sister; Patricia Wehr of Connersville.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marjorie and two sisters; Barbara Smith and Deanna Beach.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 24, 2022) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Steve Bard officiating. There was a Masonic Memorial Service conducted as part of the funeral service. Burial followed at Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton, with military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard and American Legion Post #111 Honor Guard.
Visitation was held Saturday, prior to the service.
The family prefers that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church in Joe's memory instead of flower arrangements.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.
www.springgrove.org
(Paid obituary)