Joseph C. Good

Joseph C. Good, 93, of Mentone, Indiana passed on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Joe was born on June 25, 1932, in Warren, Indiana, to the late Charles and Ruby (Trusler) Good. A proud graduate of Talma High School, he completed his studies in 1950. On August 22, 1953, he married Helen M. Beck in Rochester, Indiana. Their devoted union lasted over six decades until her passing on February 8, 2016.
Joe dedicated many years of service to NIPSCO, working in the Gas Engineering Department before his retirement. A man of faith and community, he was a longtime member of Mentone United Methodist Church. His commitment to public service was evident in his decades with the Mentone Fire Department, where he began serving in 1963 and later led as Fire Chief from 1976 to 1989.
He was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge, both in Mentone. Joe enjoyed operating his Ham radio and exploring tinkering with electronics. He was an enthusiastic supporter of both Indiana University and Notre Dame athletics.
He is survived by his daughters Sandra and husband Marvin Book of Columbus, Ind. and Janice and husband Fred Pfeiffer, Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren Emily and husband Matthew Kern of New Salisbury, Ind. and Neal Book of Indianapolis, Ind.; and great grandchildren Charlotte and Max.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen Good, brother Jim, and sister Rosalee Welsh.
Following his wishes no visitation or services will be held.
A private interment will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana.
The services have been entrusted to King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mentone Fire Department.