DeWayne R. Bird, 57, of LaPorte, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Feb. 2, 1959, in LaPorte to Phillip and Marcella (Hershman) Bird.
DeWayne was a hard worker, formerly an employee of INDOT, where he was a truck driver. He was a volunteer firefighter for Scipio and Center townships for many years, and a reserve deputy for LaPorte County. DeWayne had a good sense of humor. He liked all types of movies, including action, comedy and military based. He had a very eclectic taste in music. He really enjoyed working on cars with his son, Phillip, and playing with his nieces and nephews.
Surviving are three children, Courtney (Nicholas) Tylka of Wanatah, IN, Phillip Bird of Lisle, IL, and Stephen (Kristyn) Bird of Bloomington, IN; two brothers, Joseph (Melisse) Bird of New Carlisle, IN, and Terry (Stacey) Bird of Elkhart, IN; grandson, Justin Tylka of Wanatah; cousin, David Hershman of LaPorte; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte. Per the request of the family, no service will be held.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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