Joseph D. Settles

Joseph D. "Joe" Settles, a life-long resident of Hancock County passed away at his home surrounded by his family, Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born October 2, 1930, in Greenfield to the late Clarence E. Settles and Gladys E. (Warden) Roberts. Joe attended Mount Comfort High School until his junior year where he was a tremendous basketball player and then continued his school career and was a 1949 graduate of the Riverside Military Academy. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1951 until 1968. Joe married the love of his life Carolyn (Mills) Settles on September 16, 1955, and together they made their home and raised their family in Hancock County.

Joe began his 35-year long career as a budget analyst for Chrysler Automotive in 1953. Always active in his community Joe served in many elected offices throughout the years including Jackson Township Trustee from 1975 until 1984, Hancock County Treasurer for 2 terms beginning in 1985, and Hancock County Auditor for 2 terms beginning in 1994. During his tenure as Treasurer Joe served as a lobbyist for the Indiana Treasurers Association. Joe had long-time memberships with many local and state organizations including Past President of the Indiana Polled Hereford Association in 1977 and 1979, Greenfield Elks Lodge 1720 for 51 years, American Legion #119 for 27 years, and received his 50-year pin in 2016 from Greenfield Masonic Lodge F & AM 101.

In his spare time Joe enjoyed working with his cattle, playing cards, boating/lake life and avidly followed his children's, grandchildren's, and great grandchildren's 4-H and sporting events.

Joe is survived by his children; Tim (Julie) Settles, Amy Settles-Garrison, grandchildren; Eric (Kassie) Garrison, Amanda (Jason) Maynard, Kandice (Kyle) Conner; and great grandchildren; Gavin, Lilli, Aden, Brenna, Lucy, Kash, and Kinley.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Carolyn in 2021 and son-in-law, Dannie Garrison.

Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, 1780 West Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. The Elks lodge will hold a short memorial service at 4:00 pm and the Masonic Lodge will hold a memorial service at 4:15 pm on Thursday. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Friday, August 11, 2023, with Matt Heath officiating. Burial immediately following at Asbury Cemetery, Morristown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen, 202 East Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140; Alzheimer's Association, 50 East 91st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240; or the Elk's National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview, Chicago, IL 60614.

Please share your memories of Joe and condolences with his family at www.stillingerfamily.com.