James E. Taggert, 64, of Leo, IN, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1945 in Rochester, IN. He was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, Lions Club and "Oliver Club". He was employed with M & W Countertops and Harlan Cabinets for 25 years. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Dixie L., of Leo; step-son, Clark (MaryAnn) Pence, of Canal Winchester, OH; daughters, Amy Taggart, of Ft Wayne and Angela Taggart, of Chicago, IL; brothers, John (Jennifer) Taggart, Shippenburg, PA and Dean Taggart, of Duluth, MN; grandchildren, Alissa Pence, Katrina Pence and Jesse Pence; and his mother, Pauline Taggart, of Leo. He was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Taggart, in 2008. Memorial Service is 11:00am Monday, October 4, 2010 at First Wayne St. United Methodist Church, 300 East Wayne St. with calling 1 hr prior. Visitation 2-4 & 6-8pm Sunday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton, Wayne St. Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. Preferred memorials to First Wayne St. United Methodist Church or Parkview Hospice. www.klaehnfahlmelton.com
