Richard L. Eber
Richard L. Eber, 83, of rural Columbia City, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at his home.
He was born March 6, 1932, in Muncie, a son of the late Virgil C. and Clara (Milligan) Eber. He began his elementary education in Selma. The family then moved to Loon Lake and he completed seventh and eighth grade at Etna. He graduated from North Webster High School. On July 31, 1954, he was united in marriage to Arlene J. Alexander. They made their home at Tri-Lakes for four years then moved to Columbia Township. Arlene died April 27, 1999.
He began his work career at the former Weatherhead–Dana at age 18 and retired with 47 and a half years of service.
He served as a Columbia City Reserve Police Officer from 1968 to 1972. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, and the Weatherhead Pioneer Club.
He is survived by his two sons: Tracy L. Eber, Columbia City; Troy L. Eber, South Whitley; a daughter: Trissa (Warren) Sharp, Riceville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother: Jack Eber, Columbia City.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Sue Hobbs.
The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be in the Eberhard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the funeral home. The family request all visitors wear casual attire.
Preferred memorial are to the American Cancer Society.