Carl Imel Sr, age 88, a resident of Portland, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
Carl was born February 21, 1930 in Jay County, the son of Russel Guy and Beatrice Marie (Harness) Imel. Carl worked at Portland Forge for 41 and retired in 1992. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing golf in his spare time.
Carl married Donna (Brunner) Imel on April 22, 1950.
Survivors Include:
His wife of 67 years: Donna Imel – Portland, Indiana
2 Sons: Carl Imel Jr (wife Ruby) – Pennville, Indiana
William Imel (wife Lisa) – Portland, Indiana
3 Daughters: Rosemary Armantrout (husband William) – Portland, Indiana
Donna Marie Imel – Portland, Indiana
Betty Imel – Portland, Indiana
12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
Visitation will be held Friday from 4 – 6 p.m. at Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow visitation and 6 p.m. on Friday with Pastor Larry Eads officiating the service.
Burial will be at a later date at Antioch Cemetery South East of Portland.
Memorials may be directed to Jay County Cancer Society.
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