Daniel L. Barker, 55, of Mishawaka, IN, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.
He was born Jan. 7, 1959, in Appleton, WI, to Harold B. and Grace (Schydzik) Barker.
Daniel was an Inspector at Federal Mogul for the last 20 years. He was a graduate of Ivy Tech, receiving an associate degree.
He is survived by his brothers, Donald (Sharon) Barker and Richard (Linda) Barker, both of LaPorte; sister, Patricia Griesbach of Kimberly, WI; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Friday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Sharing Meadows, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371; American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; and LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.