John Ervin Mort, 82, North Manchester, passed away at 9:03 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Indianapolis, to Loren and Ruth (Callison) Mort.

He was married on July 15, 1978, in North Manchester, to Marsha K. Penrod who survives.

He is also survived by his children: Barb (Tom) Arnett, Bullard, Texas; Jody (Scott) Rockwell, North Manchester; Kelly (Lee) Mort, Clinton Township, Mich.; Don Mort (North Manchester; Terry Mort, Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Davis, Warsaw.

Arrangements are with Cremation Services of Kosciusko County.