Auburn – Larry Joe Ireland, 85, died Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home in Auburn with his family at his side.
Joe was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne for 20 years then Air Wisconsin for 9 years before retiring in 1994.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Suzanne. 2 daughters and a son, Kathern S (John) Green of Fort Wayne, Kelly S. (Diane Fisher) Simerman of Loveland, Ohio and Steven K. (Wayne Metranic) Simerman of Prescott, Arizona; 7 grandchildren and a sister Susan J (Mick) Young of Vinton, Virginia.
No services will be held. Memorials can be given in memory of Joe to Parkview Hospice, 1900 Carew Street, Unit 6, Fort Wayne, Indiana 45805. Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Auburn is assisting the family with arrangements. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.