Donald Moldenhauer, 71, of Westville, IN, died peacefully at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at Aperion Care – The Arbors, Michigan City, IN.
He was born March 20, 1945, in Michigan City to Randall W. and Eva Catherine (Volk) Moldenhauer.
Donald honorably served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Bethlehem Steel after a long and dedicated career. Donald graduated from Marquette (St. Mary’s) Catholic High School in 1963. He was very jovial, loving and kind hearted with an impeccable sense of humor. He was a devout Notre Dame football and IU basketball fan. He had a profound passion for literature and loved his pet cat, Trouble. Donald was a wonderful husband, father and friend who will be truly missed by all.
On Sept. 27, 1969, in Michigan City, he married Joan Kay (Kolobuchowski) Moldenhauer, who preceded him in death on June 5, 2015.
His parents also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his children, Amy Konz of Michigan City and Sean Moldenhauer of Westville; sister, Jane (George) McRae of Bridgman, MI; brother, Richard (Robbie) Moldenhauer of Bloomington, IN; sisters-in-law, Judy (Richard) Gatz of Rolling Prairie, IN, and Dianne Herbig of Omaha, NE; adopted son, Patrick Downey of Merrillville, IN; nephew, Andrew Herbig of Ralston, NE; nieces, Jill Tiffany of Scottsdale, AZ, and Michelle McRae of St. Joseph, MI; godchild, Sherry Farmer of Ellettsville, IN; and cousin and special minister, Linda Middleton of Michigan City.
A private service will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Harbor Light Hospice, 1229 Arrowhead Court, Crown Point, IN 46307, in memory of Donald Moldenhauer.
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