Joseph Sigel Waskom, 69, of Indianapolis passed away October 26, 2015 with Jan, his wife of 48 years, by his side.
Joe was born September 17, 1946 in Seymour, IN to the late Howard M. and Ruth Jane Hotchkiss Waskom.
He was a 1964 graduate of Brownstown High School followed by graduation from Indiana Business College and Indiana University.
He retired as a criminal investigator for the Internal Revenue Service.
He was a former member of the Brownstown Christian Church and a long-time member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood. Joe was a member of the Fee and Accepted Masons at Southport Lodge #270 and also a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish rite of Indianapolis.
Besides spending time with his family, he was an avid walker in the Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing his harmonica and attending the Indianapolis 500.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Joseph Sigel Waskom, II (Theresa), Jennifer Bauer (Adam), grandchildren Joe, Elijah, Bailey Waskom, Aaron Bauer and sister, Jane Terrell, of Louisville, KY.
A Masonic service and graveside rites will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Brownstown on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. for his friends and family to attend.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the donor's choice.
Arrangements are being handled by Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown.