Carl D. Messersmith, 82, of Hartford City (Washington Twp.), IN, passed away at 7:20 AM on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Bridgewater Centre in Hartford City, IN. He was born on Sunday, July 17, 1938, in Grant County, IN to William & Delores (Tinkle) Messersmith. He married Barb Dalrymple on Saturday, June 2, 1973 in Montpelier, IN. Carl was a 1956 graduate of Van Buren High School and spent most of his early years in the Grant County area. He retired after many years of service from Dana Holding Corporation in Marion and owned and operated Messersmith Custom Trucking. Carl was a member of the Farrville Community Church in rural Grant County. He enjoyed collecting Ertl toy tractors and mowing the yard.
Loving survivors include his wife of 48 years Barb Messersmith, Hartford City, IN, son Rodney Myers, Hartford City, IN, daughter Cindy (Gary) Eakins, Tampa, FL, son Douglas (Lisa) Myers, Hartford City, IN, son David (Jeri) Messersmith, Hanfield, IN, son Roger Myers, Hartford City, IN, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 gr. gr. grandchildren, sister Norma (Tom) Ferrazzano, Converse, IN, sister Phyllis (Robert) Cupp, Kokomo, IN, sister Jacque (Gene) Smith, Converse, IN, and brother - Tom (Cheryl) Messersmith, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Messersmith, Jr., sister Marilyn Himelick, brother Robert Messersmith, and brother Kenneth Messersmith.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A service to celebrate Carl's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 29, 2021; with viewing held one hour prior to the service. Pastors Gary Eakins and Todd Heathcote will officiate and burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion.
Preferred memorials: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090
Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.
Loving survivors include his wife of 48 years Barb Messersmith, Hartford City, IN, son Rodney Myers, Hartford City, IN, daughter Cindy (Gary) Eakins, Tampa, FL, son Douglas (Lisa) Myers, Hartford City, IN, son David (Jeri) Messersmith, Hanfield, IN, son Roger Myers, Hartford City, IN, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 gr. gr. grandchildren, sister Norma (Tom) Ferrazzano, Converse, IN, sister Phyllis (Robert) Cupp, Kokomo, IN, sister Jacque (Gene) Smith, Converse, IN, and brother - Tom (Cheryl) Messersmith, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Messersmith, Jr., sister Marilyn Himelick, brother Robert Messersmith, and brother Kenneth Messersmith.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A service to celebrate Carl's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 29, 2021; with viewing held one hour prior to the service. Pastors Gary Eakins and Todd Heathcote will officiate and burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion.
Preferred memorials: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090
Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.
Carl D. Messersmith, 82, of Hartford City (Washington Twp.), IN, passed away at 7:20 AM on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Bridgewater Centre in Hartford City, IN. He was born on Sunday, July 17, 1938, in Grant County, IN to William & Delores (Tinkle) Messersmith. He married Barb Dalrymple on Saturday, June 2, 1973 in Montpelier, IN. Carl was a 1956 graduate of Van Buren High School and spent most of his early years in the Grant County area. He retired after many years of service from Dana Holding Corporation in Marion and owned and operated Messersmith Custom Trucking. Carl was a member of the Farrville Community Church in rural Grant County. He enjoyed collecting Ertl toy tractors and mowing the yard.
Loving survivors include his wife of 48 years Barb Messersmith, Hartford City, IN, son Rodney Myers, Hartford City, IN, daughter Cindy (Gary) Eakins, Tampa, FL, son Douglas (Lisa) Myers, Hartford City, IN, son David (Jeri) Messersmith, Hanfield, IN, son Roger Myers, Hartford City, IN, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 gr. gr. grandchildren, sister Norma (Tom) Ferrazzano, Converse, IN, sister Phyllis (Robert) Cupp, Kokomo, IN, sister Jacque (Gene) Smith, Converse, IN, and brother - Tom (Cheryl) Messersmith, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Messersmith, Jr., sister Marilyn Himelick, brother Robert Messersmith, and brother Kenneth Messersmith.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A service to celebrate Carl's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 29, 2021; with viewing held one hour prior to the service. Pastors Gary Eakins and Todd Heathcote will officiate and burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion.
Preferred memorials: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090
Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.
Loving survivors include his wife of 48 years Barb Messersmith, Hartford City, IN, son Rodney Myers, Hartford City, IN, daughter Cindy (Gary) Eakins, Tampa, FL, son Douglas (Lisa) Myers, Hartford City, IN, son David (Jeri) Messersmith, Hanfield, IN, son Roger Myers, Hartford City, IN, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 gr. gr. grandchildren, sister Norma (Tom) Ferrazzano, Converse, IN, sister Phyllis (Robert) Cupp, Kokomo, IN, sister Jacque (Gene) Smith, Converse, IN, and brother - Tom (Cheryl) Messersmith, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Messersmith, Jr., sister Marilyn Himelick, brother Robert Messersmith, and brother Kenneth Messersmith.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A service to celebrate Carl's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 29, 2021; with viewing held one hour prior to the service. Pastors Gary Eakins and Todd Heathcote will officiate and burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion.
Preferred memorials: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090
Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.
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