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“Dear Helen and family ..
When Tina called and told me of Earl's death, I thought back over all the years you, Earl and your children watched my...Read More »
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1 of 16 | Posted by: Zorana Johnson Luellen - IN
“We are very sorry to hear of Earl's passing and extend our symapathy to his family. We have great memories of working with him at GE.
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Tom & Holly DeLong - Fort Wayne, IN
“Helen Marie: So sorry to read aboutEarl. My deepest sympathies For your loss.
Bob Lehman
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Robert Lehman - family friend
“Hi folks. We are sorry we can't stop over and visit, we'd love to see all of you but Bobby and I are leaving tomorrow morning for a little vacation,...Read More »
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4 of 16 | Posted by: George Dean Stein - Fort Wayne, IN
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nancy. We only met him once, but he must have been a great 'Daddy' because look how great you...Read More »
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5 of 16 | Posted by: Tim & Susie Ray
“I was saddened to hear the news, and will pray for him and the family. "Mr. D" impressed me as a child by his pridefull smile as he spoke about his...Read More »
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6 of 16 | Posted by: Mike Freygang - Friend
“We met Earl and his wife a few years back,as his son Gary is my neighbor, and immediately they treated us as part of the family. What a great family....Read More »
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7 of 16 | Posted by: Pat,Amy and Natalie knoblock - IN
“My condolences to the family, May GOD Bless your family at this time.
Vicki, I will light a candle for your family at St. Vincent church.
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8 of 16 | Posted by: Gary Weaver - Fort Wayne, IN
“I felt as though I knew Earl before I ever met him, through Jon's shared memories of his childhood. (What wonderful memories he shared.)
I'm so...Read More »
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9 of 16 | Posted by: Kathy Denny - Sterling, IL
“Sophie will miss seeing Earl outside this summer (always with candy on hand)....Prayers to Helen Marie & family.
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10 of 16 | Posted by: Missi Stevenson - Fort Wayne, IN
“Mrs. D and family,
Pam and I are thinking of you all. It has been a long time. I have many awesome memories of growing up in your family that...Read More »
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11 of 16 | Posted by: Donald Lee - San Marcos , TX
“We are so sorry for your loss, we will miss seeing Earl stroll around the yard this summer. Thoughts and prayers to Helen and family.
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12 of 16 | Posted by: Linda Parker - Fort Wayne, IN
“My condolences to Helen and the family. So sorry to hear about your loss.
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13 of 16 | Posted by: Lois Hess - Fort Wayne, IN
“Mr. DeGrandchamp was a big part of America's greatest generation. He served our country twice in two wars. I know he was loved and will be missed. I...Read More »
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14 of 16 | Posted by: Bob Jesch - spencerville, IN
“Our Friday lunch group of many years is one smaller. Godspeed Earl!!!
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Dick Uhen - Fort Wayne, IN
“Earl will be missed by both of us.
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16 of 16 | Posted by: Rita and Sandy Armel - Fort Wayne, IN
Earl J. DeGrandchamp, 84, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Woodview Assisted Living in Fort Wayne. Born in Detroit, MI, he worked in Market Research with General Electric for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He was an U S Army WW II veteran and an U S Air Force Korean War veteran. He was a proud "Kadiddlehopper."
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Marie (Mettler) DeGrandchamp; sons, Steven E. DeGrandchamp, Michael (Mary) DeGrandchamp, Gary H. DeGrandchamp, Mark W. (Sherry) DeGrandchamp, and Jon R. DeGrandchamp; daughters, Ann DeGrandchamp, Vicki (Scott) Huff, and Nancy (Dave) Zimmanck; grandchildren, Robby, Jodi, Bethany, Lindsay, Emily, Adam, Alexandra, and Frederick. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helen DeGrandchamp; sisters,Theresa Owens and Corrine Wolfe; and brother, Ernest DeGrandchamp.
Memorial service is 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St Joe Rd with calling one hour prior. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions. Memorials may be made to Easter Seals ARC of N E Indiana, Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, or Masses.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com
