Joseph Earl Scott
Joseph Earl Scott, 87, Winamac, passed away at 12:18 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
He was born March 27, 1928, in Columbia City, to Archie and Ruth (Beers) Scott.
Joe was first married to Helen Louise Ludwick on Feb. 8, 1951 in Ormas. She passed away on Dec. 22, 1964. He then married Marilyn W. (Wolfe) Holley on June 9, 1974, in Chesterton. She passed away Feb. 14, 1997.
He was a former resident of Walkerton, moving to Winamac in 1981. He also resided in Atmore, Alabama.
Joe served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from Grand Trunk Western Railroad. He also was a carpenter and built five homes for his family to live in.
After his retirement, Joe discovered rock hounding (gems and minerals) and learned how to make jewelry. He did many presentations to schools and groups. He also taught faceting.
He was a member of the American Legion, Midwest Faceter’s Society, Faceter Forum Society, Panhandle Gem & Mineral Society, and the Peru Gem & Mineral Society.
Survivors include his daughters: Judy K. [Tony] Dombrowski of Walkerton, and Jean S. [Dale] Merkel of Pickerington, Ohio; stepsons: Charles [Violet] Holley of Otis, and Stephen [Barbara] Holley of Cape Coral, Florida; five grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; sister Nila Bennett of Columbia City; brother Robert [Sina] Scott of Fort Wayne; and stepdaughter-in-law Brenda Holley.
He was preceded in death by his parents Archie A. and Ruth A. (Beers) Scott; wife Helen (Ludwick) Scott; second wife Marilyn (Wolfe) Holley Scott; daughters: Ruth Ann Scott and Cynthia Nugent; son Daniel Scott; stepson Craig Holley; and brothers: John Scott and Harold Scott.
Visitation was from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, July 14, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary. Rev. Nelda Seger officiated. Graveside services and burial took place at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.
Memorial contributions may be given to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.