Surviving besides his parents are a sister: Luana Ruth; brothers: Josiah Lyn and Andrius Joel; his paternal grandparents: Elias Jr. and Judith Martin, Goshen; and maternal grandparents: Marlin and Jane Shaum, Akron; great-grandparents: Elias and Ida Martin, Goshen; Elvin and Naomi Martin, Nappanee; Wilma Shaum, Goshen; and Mable Martin, Goshen; 11 uncles; three aunts; and four cousins.

He was preceded in death by an uncle: Daniel Shaum; and great-grandfathers: Dana Shaum and Dale Martin.

The family deeply mourns the loss of their little son, but are resigned to the will of the One who knoweth all things.

Prayer service will take place at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Pine Grove School, 12745 W. 800 S. Rochester, Indiana 46975.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church 25012 CR 38 Goshen, Indiana 46526 with home ministry officiating. The internment will follow in the Yellow Creek Wisler Cemetery.

Visitation hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Pine Grove School and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, also at the Pine Grove School.

Donations can be made in his memory to Christian Aid Ministries P.O. Box 360 Berlin, OH 44610.