Eleanor Louise Hiatt

Eleanor Louise Hiatt, 90, passed away at home on June 4, 2019. She was born on September 9, 1928 in Ossian, Indiana, the daughter of the late Oscar and Amalie Werling. Eleanor was a 1946 graduate of Ossian High School. She played the accordion in the Zuercher Accordion Band in Berne, IN. Eleanor worked at International Harvester for five years before becoming a stay at home mom. In her retirement she worked at K-Mart for quite some time. In her spare time she enjoyed working in her yard and garden, along with puzzles, knitting and bowling. Surviving are her children; Dennis L. Hiatt, Thomas A. (Renee) Hiatt, Larry D. (Debra) Hiatt, Gary S. (Cindy) Hiatt, and Jeffrey G. Hiatt; grandchildren, Cory, Laura, and Samuel Hiatt, Daniealle Krider, Jennifer Hiatt, Megan Clark, Austin Hiatt, and Logan and Aubrei Hiatt; great-grandchildren, Courtney, and Britni Hiatt, Mackenzie and Riley Krider, Addison Stewart, and Colin and Hailey Clark; great-great-grandchildren, Isley, and Delaney; and sister, Ellen Mae Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Hiatt; brother, Melvin M. Werling; daughter, Diana L. Hiatt; granddaughter, Brigit L. Hiatt; and great-grandson, Tristan Stewart. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804. Calling will be held one hour prior. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, June 14, 2019 also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse and the River Christian Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mccombandsons.com.