local precinct. He also worked as Building Inspector for the town of Yorktown. Pap loved food! He often spoke passionately about a good "hambooger" or hotdog, and he loved to eat almost everything, except a boiled egg. Along with food, Pap also enjoyed being surrounded by those he loved, including a long list of beloved pets. John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marsha Eppert. There are several family members, friends, and animals awaiting his arrival, and they are celebrating. Survivors include his wife, Claudia; their dog, Bella; children, Michelle (husband Wes) Utt, Jaime (husband David) Marcum, Brent (wife Candy) Myers, Jeff Myers; daughter-in-law, Heidi Messersmith; grandchildren, Austin, Madi, Jonathan, Corey, Abi, Derek, Grant, and Ayza; along with several nieces and nephews. He will miss his dear friends and "buddies" Ed Teal and Robbie Morrow. Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the loving staff of the Angel Wing at Albany Health Care; the wonderful, caring doctors and nursing staff at Ball Memorial Hospital and to all of his friends at the Dialysis Center. Online condolences may be sent to elmridgefuneralhome.com.
Elm Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Muncie, IN 47304
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