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Joseph A. Doak, 81, rejoined his beloved wife of 57 years on Thursday November 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving family, in his home. Joe, born March 19, 1929, attended Precious Blood Catholic School and Central Catholic High School. In 1950, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Marjorie A. Ubelhor. Joe was a devoted husband and father blessed with 7 children. He pursued an heroic career as a Fort Wayne Firefighter that spanned over 32 years. His hobby and passion was designing and building a beautiful home on Lake Gage which he proudly enjoyed with family and friends. During retirement, Joe and Marge enjoyed traveling out west. He compassionately cared for Marge as she battled MS, approaching life with enthusiasm, determination and humor. He will be dearly missed by all. Survived by his children Joseph Doak (Heather), Linda Bird (Michael), Susan Wolfe (Thomas), Patricia Barnwell (Reginald), Thomas Doak, William Doak and Jennifer Leister (Bill). Grandchildren include Brigid Funk (Jason), Joseph Doak, Erin Erkelens (Jan), Sean Doak, Bianca and Michael Bird, Meredith, Madeline and Blake Wolfe, Reggie and Preston Barnwell, Nicolaus and Corbin Leister and great grandchildren Michael and Jozlynn Bird, Ella Funk and Georgia Allen. Joseph will receive full Firefighters honors and burial. Mass of Catholic Burial is 1:30pm Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 2120 S. Harrison St, Fr. Tom Ascheman officiating with calling 30 minutes prior. Additional calling Friday 2 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, with the Rosary at 8:30pm. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Parkview Hospice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
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