John H. Hooper, 87, lifelong Wabash resident, peacefully met his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13th, 2015. Born January 4th, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the eldest child of John and Moness Hooper. 
John was a 1946 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A veteran of the Korean War, John married Carolyn A. Prill March 17, 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn and son, Michael; sister, Virginia (Blake-Hedges) and brothers, Raymond & James Hooper.
John leaves behind daughter, Cynthia Byerly; grandchildren, Bailey and Beau; and son-in-law Michael D. Byerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Surviving siblings include, Patricia Pappert, Donald Hooper, Susan Eastes, Ruth Whitmer, Rosemary Riemen, and Carolyn Itt.
John began his career as an x-ray technician and sold pharmaceuticals until his retirement. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church of Wabash, Indiana. Also he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and Kiwanis Club in Wabash, Indiana. He is lovingly remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, his Donald Duck voice and his cheerful spirit. He was a very faith-filled man. John loved his family, fishing, singing & whistling, and was a huge Notre Dame fan.
Mass of a Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorial are directed to American Legion Post 15, 188 W. Market Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, with Rosary at 7:30 pm. at the McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. John Hooper will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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