Daisy M. Garner

Daisy M. Garner, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, April 9, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on November 5, 1938 in Jay County, Indiana to Arthur and Freeda (Jeweal) Irwin. On May 29, 1955, she was united in marriage to Kermit E. Garner in Bobo, Indiana.

Daisy was a member of the Decatur Church of God, where she assisted in the Children’s Ministry.  She was a former member of Grace Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio.

Daisy retired from Fleetwood in 1984 following ten years of employment. Prior to working at Fleetwood, she was employed by Duo Boats.

She enjoyed fishing and camping with her husband and their family.

She is survived by her husband, Kermit Garner of Decatur; four sons, Joe (Karen) Garner, John (Donna) Garner, Jim (Debra) Garner, and Jeff (Lisa) Garner all of Decatur; daughter, Janet (Paul) Wilder of Coldwater, Michigan; brother, Steve (Jane) Irwin of Decatur; five sisters, Barbara Ross, Kathryn McGill, Margie (Gary) Ross, Nancy Jane (Paul) Lengerich, and Jackie Haviland all of Decatur; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kimberly Garner; three sisters, Dorothy Cook, Elva “Sally” Ross and Peggy Hinkle, and two brothers, Jim & Mike Irwin.

Due to guidelines established by the State of Indiana in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held. Private burial was held at Decatur Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to Decatur Church of God Children’s Ministry or A.C.C.F – Cancer Fund.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.