Ernest Earl Bartlett

Ernest Earl Bartlett, age 66, died at his residence in Kendallville on July 4, 2020. Mr. Bartlett was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 18, 1954 to the late Ernest Henry Bartlett and Freda Mae (Carter) Bartlett. He married Susan Glenda Adsit on May 22, 1981 in Fort Wayne. Ernie loved tinkering around in the garage and riding his yellow motorcycle. He loved his family and grandkids. He was constantly working since he was 15 years old. Ernie was a strong man of faith with deep convictions in the saving grace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne.

Survivors include:
Wife, Susan Bartlett of Kendallville.
Son, Jonathan H. Bartlett and his wife, Brandi Bartlett of Alabama.
Son, Joshua E. Bartlett and his wife, Damari Bartlett of Franklin, Indiana.
Son, Joseph D. Bartlett and his wife, Belinda Bartlett of Kendallville.
Daughter, Janis M. Bartlett of Kendallville.
Daughter, Jennifer Sue Bartlett of Kendallville.
Daughter, Jerrica N. Kmitta and her husband, Travis Kmitta of Leroy, Kansas.
Son, James N. Bartlett and his wife, Millie Bartlett of Osceola, Indiana.
Daughter, Jenna L. Dazey and her husband, Casey Dazey of Kendallville.
Son, Jacob Q. Bartlett of Kendallville.
Daughter, Janelle E. Bartlett of Avilla.
23 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Sister, Rhonda Norton and her husband, Craig Norton o Mooresville, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Debra Beaty.

Services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Wednesday.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bartlett family or Christ Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne.
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Arrangements entrusted to Hite Funeral Home.

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