Abraham Wondergem Jr., 93, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.
He was born June 4, 1927 in Three Oaks, Mich. to Abraham Wondergem, Sr. and Margaret (Comer) Wondergem.
Abraham served in the United States Army during WWII, first in the Infantry 6th regiment, then in the 66th tank battalion. He then worked as service manager for HE Jahns, PW Way and La Porte Chrysler Plymouth, before retiring as shop foreman for Diedrich Drill. Abe attended the Lambs Chapel United Methodist Church, was a member of the La Porte American Legion Post 83 and was a 50-year member of the Polish Falcons #564 of La Porte, where he built a hog roaster to use for special events. Airplanes fascinated Abe and he loved going to air shows. He also enjoyed cooking and baking, watching golf, and woodworking. He donated his time and work to help seniors by building them doors, ramps and other things to make the home more accessible.
Survivors include his son, Abraham (Janet Ann) Wondergem III of Fischers, Ind.; grandchild, Michael (Katie) Patrick Wondergem; great-grandchildren, Hadley Morgan and Kellen Michael Wondergem; sister, Joan Larson of Cherokee Village, Ark.; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, James, Benjamen, Martin, John, Minnie, Nellie, Clare and Fern; and his beloved cat, Kitty.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2 at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, where a life celebration will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob Vale of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains with military honors will follow at Lamb’s Chapel Cemetery, La Porte.
Attendees are reminded to bring their masks and practice social distancing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, to The Tunnel To Towers Foundation, or to the Independent Cat Society of Westville.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com