Aaron James Wakal

Aaron James Wakal, 25, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis after a short-term illness.

Born April 3, 1984 in Newport-News, Virginia, he was the son of Benjamin James and Marcia Michelle Wakal. On May 17, 2008 in Miami County, he was married to Coda Marie Fouts, and she survives.

Aaron was a caring and devoted husband; he lived life to its fullest, and had a passionate love for computers. He was an amateur radio operator, enjoyed being a weather spotter, and he was hoping to get his pilot's and motorcycle licenses. He also owned and operated The Digital Connection, Peru.

Survivors include his father, Benjamin, Peru; mother, Marcia Miller and husband Kevin, Perrysburg; one sister, Michelle Richardson and husband Joshua, Peru; two brothers, Isaiah Landon and Kevin Roscoe Miller, Perrysburg; paternal grandparents, William and Joan Wakal, Knox; his first child to be born January 1, 2010; and his dog Buddie.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Skinner Worship Chapel with Pastor Tom Robbins officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox.

Friends may call from 4-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009 at the church.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver is handling arrangements. www.mcclainfh.com

In lieu of flowers, love offerings may be made to the family to assist with final expenses.