John Wayne Trout, 62, Fort Wayne, formerly of Brazil, passed away Jan. 11, 2008, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Born in Brazil, he was a laborer for General Electric Company in Decatur for many years.

He is survived by daughter Melissa Trout, Bluffton; sons Doug Trout, Louisville, and Steven Trout, Georgia; seven grandchildren, and sisters Virginia Leihfeit, and Dorothy Latta, both of Brazil.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Trout.

Private services were held.

Arrangements were handled by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne.