Joseph T. Cattell, age 88 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett, IN. He was born July 12, 1925 in Garrett, IN to George F. and Ethel (Girardot) Cattell and they preceded him in death. He married Veronica M. Mikrut on July 4, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA and she survives in Garrett, IN. He was member of the Garrett High School Class of 1944. He was a member of the Seabees in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Joe received his degree in watch and clock repair from Western Pennsylvania Horological Institute in 1949. Joe was a watchmaker at Ort's Jewelry store for 50 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett, IN; Garrett Eagles and Garrett American Legion Post 178. He was a past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, Council 1790 and a member of the Mother Theresa Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Joseph was a member of the USBC - DeKalb County Bowling Hall of Fame. Joe loved his wife and family. He was a devoted and caring husband and proud and loving father and grandfather. His gentle love and sweet smile were gifts to his family. We will miss him so much, but we are thankful to have many wonderful memories of all of the family times together. Joseph is survived by his wife, Veronica "Ronnie" Cattell, Garrett, IN; son, Bruce Allen(Shellie) Cattell, Fort Wayne, IN; 2 daughters, Barbara Ann (Ronald) Niccum, Stafford Springs, CT and Beth Ann (Doug) Scherer, Garrett, IN; 7 grandchildren, Zach Cattell, Indianapolis, IN, Doug Niccum, Overland Park, KS, Amanda Waybright, Fort Wayne, IN, Brian Niccum, Stafford Spring, CT, Maggie Cattell, Lakeland, FL, Brandon Scherer, Austin, TX, Hannah Cattell, Indianapolis, IN and Michaela Scherer, Garrett, IN; 1 great grandson, George Cattell, Indianapolis, IN; and a sister: Dorothy Hefty, Auburn, IN Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Max Cattell Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Thomas Funeral Home - Garrett, IN A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church - Garrett, IN with Fr. Andrew Nazareth officiating Burial will follow in Christian Union Cemetery - Garrett, IN with military graveside services by the U.S. Navy and the Garrett American Legion and VFW Memorials are to St. Joseph Catholic School or Masses