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Michael E. Reber

Michael E. Reber, 64, of Huntington, IN, died Sept. 5, 2009, of a heart attack.

Mr. Reber graduated from Rock Creek High School in 1962. He served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He graduated from the Indiana Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1972. He worked in the Design Center of Navistar International for 33 years and retired in 2000 as chief engineer of Body Design Group. He farmed on the family farm and was a member of the Warren Antique Tractor Club.

He was born in Huntington. He married his wife, Shirley, 42 years ago, and she survives.

Also surviving are a son, David (Christina) Reber, of Fort Wayne; a sister, Rita (Cliff) Hotchkiss, of Phoenix, AZ; and two grandsons.

Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association. Services will be held at a later date.