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Official Obituary of

Joseph L. Betz

December 25, 1943 ~ November 30, 2025 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Joseph Betz Obituary

Joseph Lee Betz, 81, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne. Joseph was born in Bluffton, IN on December 25, 1943 to the late George Edward and Annabelle (Leach) Betz. On June 7, 1964, Joseph married Connie Webb.

Joseph attended Common Ground Church. He retired from Dana Corp. as a gear cutter.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Jessica (Duane) Yoder and Billie Jo (Terry) Lister both of Decatur, IN; 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 4 grandchildren.

Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Connie Betz; 3 brothers, 3 sisters.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home with visitation prior from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Dan York officiating.

Burial will follow in Decatur Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made to P.A.W.S. of Adams County.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
December 4, 2025

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Haggard – Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home (Decatur, IN)

Decatur, IN

Funeral Service
Thursday
December 4, 2025

1:00 PM
Haggard – Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home (Decatur, IN)

Decatur, IN

Donations

PAWS of Adams County

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