Joseph E. Nicodemus-Null, age 34, of Ligonier passed away at home as the result of natural causes. He was born on Nov. 2, 1980, the son of Arthur Loutzenhiser Jr. and Jane Null in Elkhart.

He is survived by his son: Joseph Isaac Nicodemus, Ligonier; his mother: Jane Null, Ligonier; two sisters: Monica (Daniel) Rittenberry, Kendalville; and Laura (Arthur) Wiggs, North Webster; a brother: Arthur Null, Ligonier. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Joseph graduated from West Noble in 2000 and attended Northwestern University in Ohio. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and anything that had a motor. But nothing was more special to him than his son Isaac and favorite car, the classic Chevelle.

A funeral service will be held in his honor at 7 p.m. Friday July 17,at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Family and friends will be received from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. prior to the service.

A cremation committal will follow at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family care of Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.