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“I was so sorry to hear about Wendells passing. He was a lovely person, I enjoyed our work in the theatre together for many years. A great set builder...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: Larry Wardlaw - Fort Wayne, IN
“Another old friend of Wendell's who remembersmany a day I spent at Ned & Wendells in New Haven! Have fond memories of his (their) participation at...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: WayneSchaltenbrand - FortWayne, IN
“I appreciated having the opportunity to assist you in the final arrangments to Ira. I trust everything was conducted in a satisfactory manner to all...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Bruce Myers - Ft. Wayne, IN
“Wendell will be missed by his old friends..we loved him dearly and will carry his memory in our hearts forever.
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Rosy Ridenour - Roanoke, IN
“You will be very much missed.
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Daniel & Rhonda Woodruff - IN
“Uncle "Bub" could always light up the room when he walked in. He was such a tease and one of the best uncles. I remember as a little girl when we...Read More »
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6 of 12 | Posted by: Pamela & David Lassiter - TN
“I can remember so many good times with Wendell. Time spent up to the farm, as a big family. Wendell was definitely loved! He was part of our family...Read More »
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Stan and Jeanne Smith - Waterloo, IN
“Wendell was such a dear friend to me and my family and we all thought so much of him. I felt like he was a brother to me. My mother Catherine loved...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Sue and Noel Smith - Waterloo, IN
“"Uncle" Wendell was one of the sweetest men I ever had the honor of knowing. My memories of family gatherings at my G'pa and G'ma Brand's always...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Mindy - "Niece"
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of Bub's brothers and sisters and their families, and Wanda. As cousins we all grew up together and had some...Read More »
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Linda Kay (Bridgett)Bartley
“Wendell or 'Uncle Bub' was a caring man who always put others first. I had the privilege of knowing Wendell and growing up with him in my life. He...Read More »
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Landon and Shanna Hinman - IN
“Wendell was like a second father to me when my father, Ned Brand was living. Wendell was such a loving and caring person and so smart. He helped us...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Eric & Jo Hinman - Waterloo, IN
Ira "Wendell" Harbaugh, 68, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Sumner, IL, he worked with Cunningham Optical for 45 years as manager. Prior to that he worked for AMF of Olney, IL He is survived by his companion of 16 years, Wanda O'Hara of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings, Delmus (Betty) Harbaugh of Brownsboro, AL, Vonda (Richard) Cook of Cleveland, TN Shirley Hawley of Mosherville, MI, and Phillip (Kay) Harbaugh of Olney, IL; Several surrogate children, grandchildren; Michael, Jeffrey, Leland, Camrin; and his several nieces and nephews. Ira was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Juanita (Bridgette) Harbaugh; sister, Donna Kermicle; and brother, Francis Harbaugh. No service or visitations at Wendell's request. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
