Muncie
Montelle A. “Monte” Needler, 65, former Hartford City
businessman and well-known Muncie realtor, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at
Westminster Village, Muncie.
He was born in Hartford City on February 2, 1951 to Arthur
A. and Imogene (Clements) Needler. Monte graduated from Hartford City High
School in 1969 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration from
Ball State University.
Monte was Secretary/Treasurer of Hoover-Needler Furniture
Company from 1977-1994. He obtained his real estate license and was affiliated
with F. C. Tucker/O.C. Clark. From 2001-2003 he was Vice President of Sales for
Century 21 Realty Group, Muncie. In 2003 he became Vice President of Coldwell
Banker Lunsford, serving as General Manager.
His memberships in Hartford City included: Common Council,
Board of Works, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and Kiwanis Club, serving as
President of all. In Muncie he held several offices in Mid-Eastern Indiana
Association of Realtors and was chosen Realtor of the Year in 2008. He belonged
to Indiana Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, was a
member of Muncie-Delaware Chamber of Commerce, Ball State Cardinal Varsity Club
and volunteered for Muncie Habitat for Humanity.
Monte was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Muncie
and had served as an Elder.
Survivors include one son, Kenton (Susan) Needler, his
mother, Imogene Needler, Hartford City, two brothers, Michael Scott (Kathy) Needler and
Arthur D. “Art” (Joyce) Needler, one grandson, Jack Needler and his former
wife, Dawna, who cared for him to the end.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14 at First
Presbyterian Church, 1400 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie with the Rev. Dr. Ronald
Naylor officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13 from 4-8 p.m. at the
church and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Online
condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com. 