George Edwin

Stout

George Edwin Stout Jr., 80, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2026, at home. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Dorothy and George Stout.

George was a man of strong faith who loved the Lord with all his heart. He loved reading the Bible and lived out his faith to all he met. He would talk about the Lord to everyone he met, to those who listened, and even to those who didn't listen. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his contagious laugh. He was a legendary storyteller that would captivate family and friends with his funny stories. He loved to travel and had many wonderful traveling adventures with his wife of 61 years, Charlene Jo. He deeply loved his wife, children, foster children, and grandchildren.

George is survived by his wife, Charlene Jo Stout; children, Jeff (Martha) Stout, Michael (Lori) Stout, Danielle (Rob) Fry; adopted son, Morgan (Amber) Harden; grandchildren, Eric (Cayley) Stout, Cody (Alisha) Foust, Chelsi (Taylor) Thatcher, Sayge (Sam) Ryan, Onnolee (Hezekiah) Russell, Alex (Kiana) Stout, Nicole (Kell) Berliner, Jeff Jr. (Lauren) Stout, and Abigail Dunno; 12 greatgrandchildren, two adopted great grandchildren; many foster children; siblings, Raymond, Jimmy, Clara, and Susie.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty, Bobby, Nelly, Georiaanne, and Mary Lou.

A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 4:30 pm, located at FairHaven Funeral Home (6557 N. Clinton Street), with calling from 3:00 pm until the service.

Memorial donations may be given to Concordia Lutheran Church.