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James Biddle Obituary

James D. "Jim" Biddle, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2025, He was born February 28, 1939, in Ossian, Indiana, son to the late Ned Brooks and Edna Marie (Roberts) Biddle. Jim worked as an extra gang foreman, as a truck driver for Norfolk and Southern Railway, retiring in 2001. Jim was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church and loved spending time with his family. Jim never met a stranger; he was joyful and kind. He was a fun-loving person that loved his family and was very proud of them. He is survived by his wife, Willie M. Biddle of Fort Wayne; children, Ned (Robin) Biddle of Leo, Indiana, Tad (Kathy) Biddle of New Haven, Indiana, Penny Ruhl of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Amy (Curt) Wills of Roanoke, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Donna Biddle; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gloria Dean, William Biddle, Patricia Franke, and Jeron Biddle. Funeral services for Jim will be on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church. Please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 10, 2025.

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Dorothy (Wetter) Germann

May 13, 2025

You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. I just saw this on line today. You all were so special in school, church and as former students. I wish I could have come to visitation or funeral to see you in person.
Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort and consolation. Love you so much.

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Don & Maureen Gentry

May 12, 2025

Tad and Kathy, we want to send prayers and sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father. Don and Maureen Gentry

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