This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Rash, Bodle, Mayer, Scott, Reynolds, Cottrell, Marquardt Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3328/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, In., Friday, 13 Dec, 1963 Joseph A. Rash Dies Suddenly In Florida Joseph A. Rash, 71, of 320 Marshall Street, well known Decatur resident, died suddenly Thursday evening at Hialeah, Fla., where he and his wife had gone three weeks ago. Although he had been in failing health for some time, his death was unexpected. Born in Adams County, June 15, 1892, he was a son of Isaac and Emma Bodle Rash and was married to Marguerite E. Mayer February 19, 1921. Mr. Rash was employed for many years as custodian at the Decatur post office until his retirement. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ and the American Legion. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Lawrence E. (Joe) Rash of Decatur, and Carl F. Rash of Monroe; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Virginia) Scott of Fayetteville, N.C. and Mrs. Oren C. (Evelyn) Reynolds, of Miami, Fla.; eight grandchildren; a brother, Isaac Rash of Columbia City; a halfbrother, Sam Cottrell of Bobo, and a half sister, Mrs. Emma Marquardt of near Berne. One daughter is deceased. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending return of the body to the Winteregg-Linn Funeral Home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.