Audian Jack Kirby, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 10:58 am, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, after a brief illness. He was born April 7, 1951 in Wabash, Indiana to Jack Kirby and Gloria (Beamer) Gildner. He lived in Fort Wayne, cared for by the Fort Wayne State Hospital and Training Center, and in a Benchmark Home.
Jack was much loved by many including his mother, grandparents, aunts, uncle, his great aunt Betty Gerkin, and cousins Linda Parker and Janet Kosteck, all of Fort Wayne, and the caring staff of the State Hospital and Benchmark. Despite his severe handicaps, Jack had a long and happy life.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Richard Beamer and Pastor Susan Beamer officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
The memorial guest book for Jack may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.