David L. Manthey

David L. Manthey

July 28, 1950 - September 12, 2019

David L. Manthey, 69, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 11:13 am in Franciscan Health - Michigan City, Michigan City, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana with Pastor Ruth Popkin officiating. Full military will take place following services. Private family burial will take place in Pinhook Cemetery, Laporte, Indiana. Visitation hours will be from 11:00 am -1:00 pm, Wednesday in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel.

He was born July 28, 1950 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late George R. Manthey, Sr. and Julia (Seedorf) Manthey Hiscox. On August 19, 1978 in Michigan City, Indiana he married Suzanne Rogers who survives Michigan City, Indiana along with two sons, Brian (Paulette) Manthey and Geoffrey Manthey both of Michigan City, Indiana; three daughters, Kristy (Del) Sammelman, Jr., Jennifer Manthey, Elizabeth (Josh Patton) Manthey all of Michigan City, Indiana; brother, George Manthey, Jr. of La Porte, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Briana Pecina, Evan Ewy, Madison Loker, Dominic Manthey, Jillian Ewy, Ethan Manthey and Mya Manthey; niece, Jessica (Brian) Cramer; nephew, Adam Manthey; "Special daughter", Millie (Jason) Albergo and grandson, Parker Albergo; sister-in-law, Kris (John) Mogle; A collection of his dog fur babies: Wyatt, Chip, Collin, Carly and Maggie;

David attended St. Luke United Lutheran Church, Michigan City, Indiana. He loved gardening, yard work, babysitting his grandchildren, staying in contact with his army buddies, watching Jeopardy and John Wayne movies.

Contributions may be made to La Porte County Animal Shelter, 2855 W. State Road 2, La Porte, IN 46350.

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