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EDWIN TENNISON Obituary

EDWIN C. TENNISON, 98, of Fort Wayne, died on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, 12:52 p.m., at Coventry Meadows Health-care. Born Aug. 1, 1911, in Tocsin, Ind., he was the son of the late William Tennison and Anna. He was a Superintendent at Fort Wayne Tool & Die, retiring after 35 years of service in 1973. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are his daughter, Lana (Don) Hille of Fort Wayne; and grandchildren Scott (Abbie) Hille, Jenifer (Tom) Ackmann and Mark (Stephani) Hille; and great-grandchildren Baylee and Reganne Ackmann and Elizabeth Hille. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Weber. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials to Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 14, 2010.

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Richard/Ruth Bultemeyer

January 14, 2010

Dear Lana, Don, Scott, Abbie, Jen, TR, Baylee, Reganne, Mark, Stephani, and Elizabeth,

Ruth and I wish for you God's richest mercy, grace, love, and comfort during this difficult time...the time of your father's, grandfather's and great-grandfather's call to his heavenly home by God where he is now with your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret. What a reunion they are having in their mansion today!

God will provide for each one of you exactly what you need during this time and...always!! And we love you, too!

As always, God's love and ours,
Dick and Ruth

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