   
All Weber gas grills we assemble and deliver for FREE!
Also, stop in the store for some great deals!
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Contact Information
Email: umbersdibonline@comcast.net
2413 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747 - 3866 |
2814 Maplecrest Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260)486-3491
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Store Hours
Monday-Friday -- 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday -- 8:00 AM - 6:00PM
Sunday -- 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
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Store Departments
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Paint & Accessories
Cleaning Supplies
Hand Tools
Electrical
Plumbing
Fasteners
Lawn & Garden
Outdoor Living
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Video of the Month - Winterizing Tips |
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Store Services
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Window & Screen Repair
Custom Made Windows & Screens
Power Equipment Repair
Locks Re-Keyed
Small Household Item Repair
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Sharpening Service
Home & Auto Keys Cut
Propane Tank Exchange
Delivery Service
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Community Involvement
- Official fluorescent tube recycle center
- Sponsor of:
- Local Church
- Schools
- Sports
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Support the Heart Walk: Donate $2 to the Heart Walk through September 6th and get $5 off your next $20 purchase!
Store History
Umber's Hardware, The Early Years
In May 1944, Lester and Bertha Umber converted an old gas station at the corner of Lower Huntington Road and Old Trail Road (now Chase Bank) into a hardware store. They started with $700 in inventory and approximately 1000 square foot of floor space. Because World War II was in full swing, product was hard to come by. To make the shelves appear full, Lester would set the item on the shelf and the box it came in next to it.
To maintain a steady income, Lester continued to work full time at General Hosiery at the Wayne Knitting Mill on West Main St. while Bertha worked at the hardware. Their two sons, Dwight age 10 and Ervin age 13 were enlisted to help.
Lester had been studying hardware for twenty years and soon joined the full time forces along with his wife and children. The venture proved to be very successful. In 1954, Lester built a 3,200 square foot building at 2413 Lower Huntington Road - the current Waynedale location. Umbers joined the Ace Hardware Corporation and hired the first non-family member, Roy Young. Ervin had left the business in 1952 and went to work for Fort Wayne Newspapers. Dwight's wife Marilyn, joined the hardware team in 1957.
UMBERS HARDWARE, BY THE NUMBERS, 1944 - 2008
1944 Lester and Bertha Umber open Umber's Hardware in Waynedale.
1954 Build a new store at present location in Waynedale and join Ace Hardware
1968 Dwight and Marilyn Umber become second generation owners.
1976 Second Umber's Ace Hardware opens in Georgetown North.
1987 Third Umber's Ace Hardware opens in Time Corners.
1997 Dave and Barbara Umber become third generation owners.
1998 Umber's Time Corners moves to Covington Plaza and doubles store size.
2004 Celebrates 60th anniversary as a third generation, locally owned hardware.
2008 Umber’s Switches to Do-It-Best franchise
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