Margaret Earl

Margaret Earl, 88, Cromwell, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on June 2, 1933, the daughter of Reuel and Alma (Smith) Norton. On Dec. 17, 1954, she married Walter Earl in Kansas City, Mo.

Margaret is survived by four daughters, Crista Earl of Queens, N.Y.; Janette DeBoissiere of Columbia, Md.; Karen Luehrs of Wilmot; and Diane Earl of Fort Wayne; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Howard Luehrs.

Margaret served as the postmaster in Cromwell. When appointed, she built an earth-sheltered home, fondly known as Cromwell Cavern. In the 1950’s Margaret helped to found Headstart and the East Wayne Street Center in Fort Wayne when she moved to the area.

In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier.

Memorial contributions may be made in Margaret’s honor to Visiting Nurse Hospice at 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne IN 46814 and the NAACP, 1325 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46803

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.