James Niendorf Sr.

James C. Niendorf Sr. April 26, 1935-December 6, 2013 Mr. James C. Niendorf, Sr., 78, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday December 6, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born April 26, 1935 in Three Oaks, Michigan, the son of Carl Niendorf Sr. and Jennie (Ohime) Niendorf. James worked as an auto mechanic for 36 years and owner and operator Holderbaum Garage. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. he was a U. S. Army veteran from 1954-1956. He enjoyed snow mobiles, skiing, wood working and camping. Jim loved being around little children.. On April 26, 1958, in LaPorte, he married Patricia Gast Niendorf who survives. He is also survived by his 2 daughters - Kristine Niendorf of Hull, MA, Vicki (Nick) Saucede of Houston, TX; and a son - James C. Niendorf Jr. of La Porte, IN. James was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brother, Carl, Robert and Louis Niendorf. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 12:00 pm until time of the service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Wednesday December 11, 2013 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Ronald Brauer officiating. Interment will follow at the Carmel Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, 111 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James C. Niendorf Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.