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Carl Saal Obituary

Carl "Ed" Saal, age 72, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service with Pastor Debra Meuter officiating.

A private burial will be at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Ed's memory to Humane Fort Wayne, in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN, 46750.

McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Feb. 13, 2026.

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McElhaney Funeral Home

715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750

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