Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Donald A. Hunsberger

July 12, 1923 - May 26, 2006

South Bend Tribune 5/29/2006

Donald A. Hunsberger, 82, of Wyatt, passed away Friday evening at 8:23 p.m. in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after an illness.

Donald was born on July 12, 1923, as the son of Elmer and Nora (Schalliol) Hunsberger.

 

On September 26, 1942, in Mishawaka he married the former Leola Schlemmer. She preceded him in death on January 17, 1997. Donald was also preceded in death by two brothers, Omer and James Hunsberger.

Donald is survived by two daughters, Mary and her husband, Bruce Zakrzewski of Mishawaka and Nancilou and her husband, Richard Koch of South Bend; two sons, Thomas and his wife, Jill Hunsberger of South Bend and Donald and his wife, Mary Beth of Montpelier, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, David Hunsberger, Mary Anne Hunsberger, Amy Herbertz, Ryan Hunsberger, Melissa Hunsberger, Kristin Hunsberger, Brad Koch, Jeff Koch, Leslie Shedd, Matthew La Vine and Anne Marie Zakrzewski; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Donald was a Veteran of the United States Army, a lifetime member of St. Johns United Church of Christ Woodland. Donald Retired in 1986 after Forty years at Wyatt Lumber & Coal Company.
Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, and one hour prior to service at church.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, in St. John United Church of Christ Woodland with Rev. Kenneth Seiffertt officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, Woodland.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John United Church of Christ, Box 35, Wyatt, IN 46595.