Mr. Donald Longanecker

Donald E. Longanecker April 10, 1927-November 29, 2011 Mr. Donald E. Longanecker , 84, of Plymouth, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at his home. He was born April 10, 1927 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Howard Longanecker and Elsie (Dettman) Longanecker. Donald had worked for LaPorte Transit, retiring in 1989. He was a member of American Legion Post 83, and a Veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard during WW II. Donald enjoyed coin collecting and model cars. On July 24, 1948, in Chicago,IL, he married Madeleine (Legoff) Longanecker who survives. He is also survived by his three sons - Ronald (Pat) Longanecker of Palos Heights, IL, Bruce (Pat) Longanecker of Morton Grove, IL, Gordon (Debbie) Longanecker of Plymouth, IN; daughter - Susan (Carl) Niedoborski of Orland Park, IL; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren, and one brother - Kenneth Longanecker of Jefferson City, MO. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mildred Koning, one grandson, two great- grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Monday, December 5, 2011, from 11:00 am, until time of services. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Monday December 5, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Tom Padberg officiating. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #83, Salvation Army 3240 Monroe Street LaPorte, IN 46350, or Center for Hospice Care 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, Indiana 46637. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Donald E. Longanecker please visit our Sympathy Store.