BREMEN – Jon E. Newcomb, 69, Bremen, passed away Oct. 12, 2014, at his residence. He was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Warsaw, to Jack and Kathleen Newcomb. On Aug. 2, 1969, he married Connie Latta, who survives in Bremen. He attended Burket Elementary until the eighth grade, and graduated from Mentone High School in 1963. He went on to graduate from DePauw University in 1967, and then began law school at Indiana University. In 1968, shortly after beginning law school, he entered into the U.S. Army to serve in Vietnam, but before shipping out, he married Connie. He honorably served as a combat infantryman until his discharge in 1970. Upon returning home, he continued law school and graduated from I.U. in 1972. He served his community as a longtime member of Kiwanis, the Bremen VFW and the American Legion; he also enjoyed sharing his love for basketball by helping with Bremen Youth Basketball. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed running. Also surviving are a son, Trent (and spouse Heather) Newcomb, Plymouth; two daughters, Erin (and spouse Shay) Bailey, Hawley, Texas, and Gail (and spouse Nathan) Rubendall, South Bend; five grandchildren: Olivia, Jack, Kali, Shaylynn and Lily; his mother, Nappanee; and a sister, Jill (and spouse Steve) Bailey, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial service with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, with Pastor Jim Davidson officiating. Calling is from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to the Boys and Girls Club of Bremen. Condolences may be sent via www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
