Terry M. Bland, 60 years old of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at 5:39 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 in the Parkview Regional Medical Center located in Fort Wayne. Terry was born on Sunday, January 18, 1953 in Helena, Arkansas the son of Marvin C. Bland and Josie (Lynch) Bland both of whom survive. He married Joyce A. Knipstein on October 23, 1976 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and she survives. Terry was a member of the Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland, Indiana. Terry loved his sports and was a huge fan of the Colts and Yankees. Terry was also a great cook and his granddaughters loved his cookies. Surviving are his wife, Joyce A. Bland of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughter, Heather Nelson of New Haven, IN; daughter, Kristy Bland of Ft. Wayne, IN; parents, Marvin & Josie Bland of New Haven, IN; sister, Sheila (Ben) Guthrie of Ft. Wayne, IN; sister, Lori (Wesley) Wiederkehr of New Haven, IN; and two granddaughters, Liberty Nelson and Justice Nelson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013 in the Antioch Lutheran Church with Rev. Kristopher Madsen officiating. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Preferred memorials are to the family.
