Obituary

Alfred I. Rimmel, 82, of LaGrange died Monday, January 12, 2009, in Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange where he had resided since 1982.

Mr. Rimmel had formerly lived in Fort Wayne, coming from Kendallville. He was a music instructor, and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and the U.S. Army.

He was born September 2, 1926, in Brimfield to Howard and Ethel Rimmel.

Surviving are a daughter, Adlen Graff of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Chris Rimmel of Fort Wayne, David Ott of Venice Beach, California, and Doug Ott of Kendallville; and two great grandchildren, Cody Coyer and Paige Rimmel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Marion Rimmel, and a sister, Phyllis Ransbottom.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 16, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. Burial will be in Orange Cemetery.

Calling will be Friday, January 16, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Parkview Noble Home Health and Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com