Arthur Garringer

Arthur W. Garringer, 96, of Fort Wayne passed away Oct. 14, 2023, at home.

He was the son of David and Faye (Money) Garringer. Arthur graduated from Portland High School in 1944, and married his high school sweetheart on Nov. 23, 1946. He was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. 

Arthur was vice president and treasurer of Wayne Hardware Co., retiring in 1994. He enjoyed scouting and camping with his six sons and collecting matchbook covers, stamps and other hobbies.

Arthur was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his six sons, Michael (Teresa) of Ossian, Mark (Donna) of Markle, Frank (Linda) of Auburn, Matt (Londa), Martin and Andy (Marcia) all of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Arthur was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Edna; one sister; and four brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with the Rosary at 1:30 p.m. Entombment with military honors will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Meinrad Archabbey.

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