Mrs. Joann W. Clingler, 74, of Tippecanoe passed away at 9:00 AM on Monday, November 23 , 2015 at her son's home.

On April 18 , 1941, Joann was born in Delong to Joseph Walter and Daisey Mae Miller Denny.

Joann and Melvin Lewis Clingler were married on January 6 , 1958 in Leiters Ford. They shared 37 years of life's adventures. He passed away on December 9 , 1995.

Joann loved the Lord Jesus Christ as her Personal Savior and often would share her testimony. She would want you to know John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son and who so ever believeth in him will not perish but have everlasting life.

Loving children was a constant in her life, while assisting with Vacation Bible School and the AWANA programs at the Tippecanoe Community Church.

"Rain or shine, snow or sleet" was a saying Joann knew well as she served the Delong community for 23 years as their postmaster. Her family owned and operated the Clinglers' Country Market of DeLong and Mentone. The Clinglers' Country Inn of Delong was a favorite eatery to many.

Joann is lovingly remembered by two sons: William L. Clingler and wife Michelle of Culver; Pastor Gary C. Clingler and wife Cindy of Rochester; 9 grandchildren: Tom Clingler and wife Peggy, Eric Clingler and wife Jenny, Amber Onyx and husband Ryan, Larry Clingler and wife C.J., Samantha Town and husband Kyle, Steven Clingler, Melanie Rollins and husband Mac, Autumn Allen Adams and husband Nathan A, Austin Allen; 14 great grandchildren: Carter, Sydney, Kameron, Jordan, Owen, Kayley, Hunter, Parker, Ady, Kayleigh, Kyla, Kynslie, Kenzie, Mayci; son-in-law: Alan Allen and wife Deana of Delong; a sister: Carol Morningstar and husband David of Tippecanoe; three brothers: Carl Denny and wife Lelia of Fish Lake; James Denny, of Culver; Gaylord Brown, of CT and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Joann in death are her parents, husband, a daughter, Christine C. Allen on August 20 , 2011, and a brother, Norman Lee Denny

Pastor George Shoemaker will officiate services.  nterment will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery.