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Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2018.

DAVID "AL" JOSSE, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Al graduated from Central High School in 1952, and served honorably in the Korean War. Al was employed at Bowmar Instrument Corporation and International Harvester (Navistar.) He loved to tinker in the garage, working on cars and was most happy when driving through used car lots. Al is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol (Myers); children, Cheryl (Dave) Therkildsen, Lisa (Marc) Miller, Beth (John) Crawford, and Jeff (Lori) Josse; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Isabelle (Haley) Josse. "A special thanks to the Veteran's Administration for their support of our veterans, and to Visiting Nurse for their compassionate care." Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 North Wells St., Fort Wayne (IN 46808). Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or donor's choice. www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Carol, I will send a note soon. I don't write very well anymore. Love, Doris

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February 22, 2018

You were a great friend Al. You will be missed.
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