Charles R. Annable

Charles R. Annable, age 98 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Thurdsay, February 7, 2008 at Renaissance Village, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on March 17, 1909 in Woodland Township, the son of Frank and Bessie (Provost) Annable. He married Verta I. Meister on June 10, 1931. She preceded him in death on February 21, 1997. Also preceding him in death was a daughter, Barbara Jean Annable on March 20, 1980. \r
Mr. Annable graduated from Hastings High School in 1926. It was while attending Michigan State College (now University) that he became acquainted with the young lady, who would later become his wife, Verta Meister. \r
Mr. Annable retired from Hastings Aluminum Products Company in 1981 after 32 years of service in various supervisory positions. He was a long time member of the United Methodist Church; a Charter and Life Member of Lodge No. 1965 B.P.O.E; a Life member of Lodge No. 52 F.&A.M. in Hastings. Also a Life member of Chapter No. 188 R.A.M. in Bedford; and the Commandery No. 37 K.T. in Charlotte. Charles is survived by sons Charles Jr. (Toni) of Springfield, Louisiana, and Richard (Jean) of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and a daughter Beverly Jane Hall of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 11, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Rev Kathy Brown officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).