June Rose Claymiller, 87, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at Lutheran Hospital on October 12, 2020. June was born in Memphis, TN and moved to Fort Wayne as a teenager, where she met and married the only man she ever loved Gene Claymiller. They remained happily married until his death on Christmas Eve, 1997. June loved gardening, working on puzzles with Gene, cooking, talking on the phone to her many loved ones, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by their two daughters, Sheila (Gary) Sauder and Cynthia (John Jr.) Bailey; her greatest joys in life, her treasured grandchildren, John (Katarina) Bailey III, Cody Sauder, and Caitlyn (Robby) Irwin; and great-granddaughter, Addilyn Irwin. All services will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to Foundation Fighting Blindness.
