FREDRICK J. HARROFF

Fredrick J. Harroff, age 72, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his home.Born September 16, 1939 in Churubusco, IN, he was the son of Herbert Theodore and Bethel Marie (Pennington) Harroff.

A Whitley County resident most of his lifetime, he attended several high schools and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On December 17, 1963 he married Sherry Lindell Williams in Albion, Noble County. He worked as a warehouseman for 30 years at Food Marketing, Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Churubusco American Legion Post #157.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry L. Harroff of Columbia City; 2 daughters, Kim (Gary) Gorsuch of Albion and Roberta (Dean) Wort of Hicksville, OH; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mary (David) Gator of North Carolina, Liz Hatcher of Fort Wayne and Rilla (Stanley) Walter of Columbia City; 1 brother, John Harroff of Fort Wayne. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Deana Wagner, grandchildren, Matthew and Anthony Wagner, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

To honor Mr. Harroff's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Harroff's memory to Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row, Ste. 210, Fort Wayne, IN46808. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City.