NORTH WEBSTER — Arthur L. “Junior” Iden, 83, North Webster, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his home.
He was born Feb. 13, 1934, in Cromwell, to Ralph and Bandora Kolberg Iden.
He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and worked for Dana Corp./Weatherhead, Syracuse, for over 37 years. He was married Oct. 12, 1956, at Cromwell United Methodist Church, to Fay Ann Gard, who survives.
He enjoyed taking care of his yard, sharing his testimony, antique cars and tractors, and loved his cats.
He was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church and attended the prayer group at North Webster Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Fay Iden, North Webster; a son, Jeffrey Iden, North Webster; two daughters, Kathy (Larry) Wilder and Brenda Iden-Parr, both of Indianapolis; three grandchildren: Josh Iden, Krystal Harris and Kari Wilder; two great-grandchildren, Rylee Harris and Rowen Harris; a sister, Kathryn “Patty” Geiger, Kimmell; a sister-in-law, Jan Elliott, Cromwell; and many nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Patrick Elliott; and his stepmother, Arlene Iden.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Owen Family Funeral Home, Ind. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at Cromwell United Methodist Church, 116 W. Orange St., Cromwell, with Pastors Marilyn Gebert, Rachael Bales and Dave Boesenberg officiating.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.
Burial will take place in the Indian Village cemetery at a later date.
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Memorials to Cromwell United Methodist Church, 116 W. Orange St., Cromwell, IN 46732.
To send condolences to the family in memory of Arthur Iden, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
