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Phyllis Rosalin Gratz Poff

1930 - 2023

BORN

1930

DIED

2023

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Feller & Clark Funeral Homes - Waterloo

875 South Wayne Street

Waterloo, Indiana

Phyllis Poff Obituary

Phyllis Rosalin Gratz Poff, 92, of Auburn, IN, passed away on September 18, 2023, The Longest Practicing Female Attorney in the State of Indiana with a career spanning 65 years, she was notably the first female attorney in DeKalb County; the DeKalb County Bar Association's first female member; first female Police Commissioner in the City of Auburn; and first woman elected to the Auburn Common Council. Additionally, she served 12 years as Auburn City Court Judge, several years as attorney for both DeKalb County and the town of Waterloo, and as both president and secretary of the Indiana State Bar Association. Phyllis was bestowed the Sagamore of the Wabash in 2003. Funeral arrangements: fellerandclark.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 23, 2023.

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David Lee Hicks

April 25, 2025

She was a very intelligent and wonderful lawyer.
And a very God fearing lady
One of the greatest friends I ever had

Carol Holman

September 26, 2023

Rest In Peace Phyllis.
You have left behind quite the legacy.

Debbie Stilwell

September 24, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Love to you and the family

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Memorial Events
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Sep

27

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Feller & Clark Funeral Homes - Waterloo

875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo, IN 46793

Sep

28

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Butler Cemetery

IN

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Feller & Clark Funeral Homes - Waterloo

875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo, IN 46793

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