J.-Willmert-Obituary

J. Allen Willmert

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Wanted to send my condolences on the passing of your father. Allen was a positive influence on me through his involvement in the United Methodist Church, during my formative years. His friendliness and positive/always-helpful attitude were recognized and admired. You should all be proud of the legacy he has left, the life he lived, and the lives he touched.

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I knew Allen many years as a prof at the college. He was always very helpful. Neil Wollman

Jane my heart and prayers go out to you . Hugs to you my friend .

Jane, Stan and Mary, and family. Prayers for all of you for this loss. Your dad will be remembered by all of us who studied at Manchester and spent hours in the library. Peace be with you all. Ken Fry

Dear Jane and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good memories and God's love warm your hearts.

My deepest sympathy to my Willmert family. Uncle Allen was gifted and blessed with so many talents. Beside having a great family he followed carpentry work like Grandpa as well as the ministry then added to be a Librarian. My favorite memories are family gatherings in Wabash and him playing the piano and sometimes singing with his sisters. As I age, those memories and others of him are precious to me. He is now waiting with the rest of our family already with Jesus on our return home.

Dear Family,
Thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers. We will continue to think of you in the days to come.

Dear Family,

We are sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. The legacy will live on in all of you. Keep in your heart always the positive, special memories.

Sorry for your loss. Cherish the
memories and find peace. My prayers
are with Your Family.

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J.'s Obituary

J. Allen Willmert, 87, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 12:30 PM, Monday, April 1, 2013 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born January 25, 1926 in Lakeville, Indiana to Fremont Immanuel and Laura F. (Braunschweig) Willmert.Allen was a graduate of Van Wert High, Ohio High School, Manchester College, and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He received his Masters in Library Science from the University of Michigan. He was a US Navy veteran serving during World War II. He married Mary Ellen Sparling in Wabash , Indiana on June 12, 1949. She died December 22, 2007. Allen was ordained to ministry by the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Over his lifetime, Allen served as a pastor, teacher and librarian, retiring from Manchester College in 1989 after 23 years as librarian. He was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. He loved people, enjoyed classical music and woodworking, and was unafraid to tackle any project. Allen and his wife, Mary Ellen, lived at 716 Bond Street in North Manchester until moving to Timbercrest in May of 2005.He is survived by four children Jane Willmert and Stanley (Mary) Willmert, both of Wabash, Carl (Antoinette) Willmert of North Manchester, and Melanie (Kevin) Gearhart of Fort Wayne, Indiana; six grandchildren, David (Megan) Willmert of North Lauderdale, Florida, Michael Willmert of North Manchester, Konrad (Julie) Willmert of Jonesboro, Indiana, Kristopher (Stephanie) Willmert of LaFontaine, Indiana, Anne Willmert of Wabash, and Megan Gearhart of Fort Wayne; and three great-grandchildren; sister, Carol (Richard) Munk of Fort Wayne, and brother-in-law, Rolland Scherry of Decatur, Indiana. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Scherry, and Reta Ann Willmert.Memorial services will be held at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd Street, North Manchester, on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM with Rev. Larry Ray and Rev. Kevin DeKoninck officiating. Family will receive friends from 3:30 - 6 PM, Sunday, after the service at the church.Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester.Preferred memorials are North Manchester United Methodist Church or Heifer Project International.

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