Joel R. Mathias, 54, of Akron, Ind. and formerly of South Bend, Ind. passed at 4:25 pm, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Ft. Wayne, Ind.

He was born on Jan. 8, 1962 in Rochester, Indiana to Keith and Ruth (Elson) Mathias.

He worked for Hooks Home Healthcare of South Bend, Ind. as well as in earlier years working at Gropps Restaurant of Rochester, Ind.

He was a 1980 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. He enjoyed growing flowers and his Lincoln cars.

Survivors and place of residence: Mother, Ruth Mathias, Akron, Ind.; sisters, Suzanne Fulton, Indianapolis, Ind., Beth and husband Don Ramsey, Rochester, Ind., Mary Yates – Rochester, Ind.; brother – David “Goober” and wife Debra Mathias, Akron, Ind.; and nephews, Adam and Andrew Fulton

Preceded in Death by his father, Keith Mathias

Following his wishes no visitation or funeral services will be held.

Arrangements are Entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana