Major Joseph David Jenckes, 71, passed away on February 20, 2020. Joe graduated with a
Bachelor of Science from West Point in 1971. Joe was a bagpiper, a Mason, and a Shriner. He
volunteered as a clown at the circus for 25 years. He is survived by his son Mark (Shannon)
Minnie; his daughter, Melissa (Mark) Fiedler and his daughter Heather (Robert) Sunde. Joe had
eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Nancy Jenckes and his son
Joseph Jenckes Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020, from
4-7 p.m. at the Shrine, 1015 Memorial Way, Ft. Wayne, IN 46805.
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