Joseph Robert Handerson's Obituary
Joseph Robert Handerson, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Parkview North Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara Handerson. He retired in 1970 from Royal Lace Paper Company after 25 years of service.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Peggy Handerson of Leo; brother-in-law, Buck (Naomi) White of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Kelly Handerson of Leo, Mark (Dede) Handerson of Harlan, and Amy (Kian) Dolsen of Fort Wayne; and great grandchildren, Cecily, Smith, Chance, Casey, Simon, Sam, and C.J. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Irene Handerson in 1991; and son, Johnny Lee Handerson in 1997.
Memorial graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Gar Creek Union Cemetery, 15703 Gar Creek Rd., New Haven. Calling is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial is in Gar Creek Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to Gar Creek Union Cemetery, c/o E. Harper & Son Funeral Home.
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