Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in St. Joseph County to be flown at half-staff to honor former Mishawaka Mayor Bob Beutter.

Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of his funeral, Wednesday, January 8.

Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in St. Joseph County to lower their flags to half-staff on Wednesday to honor former Mayor Beutter and his service.