George Travis Dodd

George Travis Dodd, previously of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2026. He was born April 16, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Fred and Josephine Morrison Dodd, but soon moved to Wheaton, IL, where he attended high school. He received his A.B. degree as a Rector Scholar from DePauw University with honors and election to Phi Beta Kappa and his J.D. law degree as a University Scholar at Northwestern University.

George served his country in the Indiana Air National Guard and Judge Advocate General Area Reserve from 1962-1972, reaching the rank of Major. He was a practicing lawyer and partner in the law firm Shoaff, Keegan & Baird (now Faegre Drinker) for 50 years and served as Director and General Counsel for Fort Wayne Metals Research Corp. until his retirement in 2015. His law practice came to emphasize representation of family and closely held companies on a variety of matters.

George was very active in the communities of Fort Wayne and Elkhart, serving as counsel, board member, and President of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, board member and president of the Elkhart Community Symphony and Michiana Personnel Association, as well as director and officer of the predecessor of Arts United of Fort Wayne, Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, and United Cancer Council of Fort Wayne. He also served professional organizations including the American Bar Association committees, chairman of the Indiana State Bar Association Employment Relations Section and Allen Count Bar Association. He also served on the Anthony Wayne Area Boy Scout Council and Trinity English Lutheran Church Council. In later life, George enjoyed social evenings with friends, reading, music, theatre, and travels to visit adult children and stepchildren and grandchildren throughout the United States.

George was married to Nancy Carlson Dodd, who survives him. He is also survived by children Lisa Gwaltney (Keith), Andrea Cooley, Brian Dodd (Charmel), and five grandchildren, as well as children and grandchildren of Nancy’s family, nephew Steven Snyder and niece Pam Schlumpburger. He was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Snyder and previous wives Barbara Weidenhamer and Virginia Jo Nadell.

Funeral service will be November 14 in the chapel at 11:00 at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 W. Washington Blvd. Calling will be one hour before the memorial service with lunch to follow.