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John Michael Nahrwold

June 12, 1954 — November 21, 2022

John “Michael” Nahrwold, 68, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

He was born on June 12, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late John H. Nahrwold and Helen (Griebel) Nahrwold.

John was united in marriage to Deborah Buuck on December 10, 1982, Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim

He was a member of the Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Association.

John was the owner and operator of Nahrwold Services and Repair.

John and Deb loved spending time with their many family members, their grandchildren are and were their world. He was immensely proud of all of his children and their accomplishments. Spending time in the shop with his sons and son-in-laws was one of his favorite things to do.  He enjoyed attending antique car and truck shows along with steam shows. If you knew John you knew that he loved his Jeep, especially taking it to the sand dunes. He will be very missed by all of his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Deb Nahrwold of New Haven, Indiana; daughter, Abi (Kurt) Sitko of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Katie (Mark) Hohenstein of Larwill, Indiana; son, John “Zak” (Britnee) Nahrwold of New Haven, Indiana; son, Jacob Nahrwold of New Haven, Indiana; son, Tim Nahrwold of Columbia City, Indiana; son, Owen Nahrwold of Columbia City, Indiana; sister, Brenda (Roger) Schuller of Woodburn, Indiana; sister, Carol Nahrwold of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother-in-law, Roger DeVaux of South Carolina; Nine grandchildren, Alyssa and Alex Hohenstein, Sam, Henry and Evelyn Sitko, Bentley Nahrwold, John “Wyatt”,  Madison and Sienna Nahrwold.

John was preceded in death by sister, Rhonda DeVaux.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.  Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Central Ministries at Chapel Ridge 5801 Schwartz Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815 with Pastor Don Delagrange officiating.

Friends and family will be received from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Central Ministries at Chapel Ridge 5801 Schwartz Road Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (Enter through Door 1) and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to the Family (Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home).

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana.

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Visitation

Saturday, November 26, 2022

9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Central Ministries at Chapel Ridge

5801 Schwartz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

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Funeral Service

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Central Ministries at Chapel Ridge

5801 Schwartz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

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