George “Butch” Jacob Haggenjos, 90, of Columbia City, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at his home after seven-month bout with cancer.

He was born Oct. 11, 1930, to the late Frances and George Haggenjos in Fort Wayne.

George and Virginia “Ginny” Mae Happ met in High School and wed on July 7, 1951.

He is survived by his children: Don (Sharon) Haggenjos of Camby; Diane Mercedes of Austin, Texas; Linda (Harper) Mann of Berkeley, Calif.; Dave Haggenjos of Fort Wayne; Dan Haggenjos of Fort Wayne; Andy (Michaelle) Haggenjos of Huntertown; and Roger (Cindy) Haggenjos of Fort Wayne; his 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. His sisters: Arlene (John) Kiel of Fort Wayne, and Shirley Harkenrider of Fort Wayne.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.