Glenn E. Goshorn
January 5, 2020 at 10:15 p.m.
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Born on April 23, 1932, in Warsaw, he was a son of the late Howard Lester and Elizabeth Funk Goshorn. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War, and he worked for Service Electric of Warsaw before retiring in 1994 after 23 years of service as an electrician for Allen County.
He was a musician for over 70 years, beginning in church and playing for Audiences Unlimited for over 25 years. He loved music, playing his guitar and camping with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy Mae Myers Goshorn; children: Debra Kay (Jim) Biggs, of Grabill; Ralph E. (Carolyn) Goshorn, of Fort Wayne; Donna Mae (Scott) Book, of Fort Wayne; and Jerry Allen Goshorn, of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling also will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne.
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Memorials to Audiences Unlimited.
For online condolences, visit www.mccombandsons.com.
Born on April 23, 1932, in Warsaw, he was a son of the late Howard Lester and Elizabeth Funk Goshorn. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War, and he worked for Service Electric of Warsaw before retiring in 1994 after 23 years of service as an electrician for Allen County.
He was a musician for over 70 years, beginning in church and playing for Audiences Unlimited for over 25 years. He loved music, playing his guitar and camping with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy Mae Myers Goshorn; children: Debra Kay (Jim) Biggs, of Grabill; Ralph E. (Carolyn) Goshorn, of Fort Wayne; Donna Mae (Scott) Book, of Fort Wayne; and Jerry Allen Goshorn, of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling also will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne.
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Memorials to Audiences Unlimited.
For online condolences, visit www.mccombandsons.com.
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