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Bruce L. Counterman

Bruce Lynn Counterman, 64, of Fort Wayne, IN, and having family members in Markle, IN, died Friday, Nov 24, 2017, a Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Mr. Counterman was a member of Emmanuel (Soest) Lutheran Church. He retired after 32 years with Dana Corp. as a machinist.

He was born June 18, 1953, in Fort Wayne to Billie and Lorine Scheumann Counterman. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Annie Griebel Counterman.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Kelly (Jeff) Turner, of New Haven, and Leah (Andrew) Smethers, of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Lois (Jim Levy) Counterman, of Traverse City, MI; Donna Jackson, of Markle; and Tari Emenhiser, of Hoagland; a brother, Rex (Cathi) Counterman, of Fort Wayne; and five grandchildren, Lily Turner, Talan Turner, Ayden McLaughlin, Tanner Smethers and Raegan Smethers.

Calling is Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Emmanuel (Soest) Lutheran Church, 9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne. A service will be held at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at 10 a.m., with calling one hour prior to the service. Rev. Josef J. Henning will officiate. Burial will be at the Emmanuel (Soest) Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to Emmanuel (Soest) Lutheran Church or the Hoagland EMS.

Harper's Community Funeral Home, New Haven, is in charge of arrangements.