Donald Stephani

Donald J. Stephani Dec. 4, 1928 - Apr. 15, 2017 Donald J. Stephani, 88, of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 1:00 am at La Porte Hospital with his family at his side. He was born December 4, 1928 to Herman and Grace (Heath) Stephani. On January 10, 1959 in La Porte he married Jane (Griffin) Stephani, his wife for 58 years, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Debi (Matt) Baughman, son Doug (Dawn) Stephani, grandsons Andy (Alisha) Baughman and Drake Stephani, granddaughters Diane Stephani and Emily Baughman-Keson, great-granddaughters Opehlia and Beatta Baughman and great grandsons Griffin and Grant Keson. Also surviving are his sister Laura (Dan) Wroblewski and brother Kenneth Stephani. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Deidre Stephani who passed away at the age of 19 on July 7, 1977. Don proudly served 4 years as a military police officer in the United States Army. Following his service to our country, he returned to La Porte and started his own business as a plastering contractor where he worked for over 50 years and often reminisced about his love for his work. After retiring from plastering, Don was a shuttle driver at La Porte Hospital for 10 years recently retiring in April 2016. Don will be remembered for his love of family and his passion for helping others. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Tuesday, April 18, 2017,from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 10:00 am and until time of the service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday April 19, 2017 at 11:00 am with Pastor Robert Vale officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Health Foundation of La Porte. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donald J. Stephani please visit our Sympathy Store.