Carl W. Baermann

Carl W. Baermann, age 86 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:55 am on Saturday March 9, 2019 at Chandler Place, Kendallville. Born on September 8, 1932 in Allen County, he was the son of Carl H. and Rose D. (Spice) Baermann.

Carl attended Fort Wayne Schools and graduated from North Side High School with the Class of 1952 and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army. On April 23, 1955 he married Joan E. Westrick in Fort Wayne. He resided in Huntertown until moving to Loon Lake, Columbia City, in 1997. Carl worked at International Harvester, Fort Wayne for 30 years until his retirement in 1985. He attended St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church and was a member of American Legion Post 499, Fort Wayne.

Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 64 years, Joan Baermann of Columbia City; children Jan (Steve) Davis of Fort Wayne, C. Phillip (Deb) Baermann and Kathy (Jr.) Warner, both of LaOtto, Barbara (Dennis) Campbell of Albion, William Sr. (Kelly) Baermann of North Manchester, and Mimi (Ron) Lanning of Butler; grandchildren Jeremy, C. Andrew, Matthew, Brandon, Michael , Thomas, William Jr., Jami, Adam, Nicole, Jessi, Karisa, Eric, Jake, and Alyssa; 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Alice Hall and Mary Thompson.

Friends may call from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. A Mass of Christian Burial for Carl will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday March 14, 2019 at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church 315 South Line Street, Columbia City, with calling one hour prior.Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne.The family prefers memorial contributions in memory of Carl be made to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Building Fund or Heartland Hospice.Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send the family an online condolence.