JOSEPH O. NOEL

Joseph Ora Noel, age 64, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 10:50 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.Born February 16, 1946 in Warsaw, IN he was the son of Joseph Ernest and Wilma Irene (Swope) Noel.

He graduated from Warsaw High School, Warsaw and attended two years at Purdue University. He proudly served in the United States Army. A former resident of California, Florida, Tennessee and Indiana, he was a self-employed remodeling contractor. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw. In his spare time, he enjoyed classic and blues music and playing guitar and the harmonica.

Survivors include a daughter, Amanda Jo (Joseph) Noel-Staup of Columbia City; granddaughter, Delaney Staup of Columbia City; step-sons, Shaun (Anissa) Bianski of Churubusco, Josh (Beth) Bianski and Sean (Bambi) Thomas both of Columbia City; 4 step-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation is 6-7 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following calling at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Noel to the final expenses in care of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.