E. Eugene "Gene" Wort

Huntertown – E. Eugene “Gene” Wort, 90 of Huntertown died Thursday May 21, 2020 at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville. He was born June 24, 1929 in South Bend to Ralph H and Olive G. (Wentz) Wort. Gene was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. After his graduation from High School he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester College in 1951 and earned his Master’s Degree from Ball State University in Elementary Administration. He taught 6th grade for Butler Public Schools in 1959 and 1960 then was an Elementary Teacher and Principal for Northwest Allen County Schools for 29 years before retiring in 1989. He also owned and operated Wort Hauling for 20 years. He was a member of Agape Church of the Brethren in Fort Wayne. Gene started and played with the Little Big Band. He was a member of Highlands County Community Band, Auburn Community Band, Fort Wayne Legion Band and Auburn Dixie Landers. He married Mary Jo Turner on May 2, 1952 in North Liberty, IN and she passed away October 18, 2014. He is survived by a son Craig Allen (Jody Perry) Wort of LaOtto; a brother and sister in law, J.B. and Carol Wort of LaPorte and a sister and brother in law, Dr. Joyce A. and Wil Nolen of Fort Myers, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a daughter, Joene A. Wort. A Memorial service will be 11 AM Saturday June 13, 2020 at Agape Church of the Brethren, 11610 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 am Saturday at the church. Private family burial will follow the service in Huntertown Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Manchester University, Agape Church of the Brethren or Heffer International. Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Auburn is assisting the family with arrangements. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.