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WAYNE IMBODY Obituary

WAYNE H. IMBODY, 88, of Fort Wayne, died on Friday, June 17, 2011, 3:08 p.m., at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born July 28, 1922, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late William Harrison Imbody and Iva (Ostrander). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; was a member of American Legion Post 296 and Emmanuel Lutheran Church; and volunteered at The Embassy Theater. He was a purchasing agent at Container Corp, retiring after 34 years of service in 1984. Surviving are his wife, Pauline (Hugenell) Imbody of Fort Wayne; daughter, Karen (Ken) Wiley of Atlanta, Ga.; sons, Warren (Roxana) Imbody of Churubusco and Ronald Imbody of Ossian; sister, Helen Ramsey of Delta, Colo.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling one hour prior. Vicar Tony Booker officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Preferred memorials to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or the Building the Faith Program at the church. www. klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 20, 2011.

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Steve Laird

July 10, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Steven Banks

June 24, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Wayne family.
Right out of high school I got a job at CCA and Wayne was my foreman.Wayne kind a took me under his wing and helped me have a career.I can still see his smile..

Mike Auman

June 21, 2011

I will never forget the wonderful times joking around with Uncle Wayne. Truly a special man. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Rob Auman

June 21, 2011

Sorry we missed seeing you all before Wayne's passing. I have fond memories of Wayne and Pauline as a child ,and wish only good things for you all. God bless you, Rob, Susan and Max Auman

Dave Pietrowicz

June 20, 2011

With deepest sympathy. Wayne and I worked together at CCA in the 70s. I will always cherish his memory and the help he gave me early in my career.

Dawn & Ahad Auman-jihad

June 20, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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