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Carl Fredrick "Fritz" Kessie

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DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home

600 Countryside Dr

Columbia City, Indiana

Carl Kessie Obituary

Carl Fredrick "Fritz" Kessie, 92, of Columbia City, IN, passed away on March 14, 2026. Arrangements by DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 18, 2026.

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David Jordan

March 17, 2026

Gary, Dave and family.
So sorry about the passing of Fritz. He was a great man.
Enjoy your fond memories he brought to you all.

David Jordan, DTF, County Line

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Memorial Events
for Carl Kessie

Mar

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home

600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725

Mar

23

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Troy Presbyterian Church

6465 West Lincolway, Columbia City, IN 46725

Mar

23

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Troy Presbyterian Church

6465 West Lincolway, Columbia City, IN 46725

Funeral services provided by:

DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home

600 Countryside Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725

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