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Donald L. Spaeth

  • June 3, 1931 - November 4, 2010
  • Rolling Prairie, Indiana
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“So sorry to find out about Don's passing. My sincere condolences to the family. ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: James R. Delaney - Seattle, WA

“So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Jeff Scherer - La Porte, IN

“Cherill, Gina and Cindy-Just wanted you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Don is an extraordinary person who always made me smile....Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Deb LeRoy-Zastoupil - IN

“So sorry to hear of Don's passing. I first become to know Don at the Laporte Co. Fair. My parents owned the Charlson Chuckwagon for many years. He...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Laurie (Charlson) Kreighbaum - IN

“Cherill - So sorry to hear about Don's passing. You and Don were important people in our lives during our 10 years in La Porte County. Our best to...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Steve Cash - Dover Plains, NY

“So sorry for your loss ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Paula Ayres - La Porte, IN

“Gina and family you have our deepest sympathies. So sorry for your loss. ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Craig & Doreen Trusty - La Porte, IN

“Cheryl, Gina & Cindy - our thoughts and prayers are with you - I know its not easy because I've been there for both my parents and my sister also....Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Tim & Diane Shott - IN

“There must be a thousand words I could say at a time like this, but I can only think of these .... A longtime friend will be missed !! ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: David Raymond - DeLand, FL

“It was a shock to learn of Mr. Spaeth's passing. He was truly a great person. ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Patrick Sightes - laporte, IN

“I have a big void and a heavy heart learning of Dons passing.Don was a great person. you could say they broke the mold when GOD made him.He was my...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: roger pruden - IN

“DEAR SPAETH FAMILY, I AM VERY SHOCKED AND SADDENED FOR YOUR LOSS OF DON. I GREW UP WITH THE WHOLE SPAETH FAMILY, WE LIVED ON GROVE ST. AND...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: JIM LOFTON - FORT COLLINS, CO

“I am a retired Teamster Business Agent and during part of my tenure there, I represented the Pepsi unit members in Michigan City. Mr. Spaeth was the...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: James Hoehne - La Porte, IN

“Gina, So sorry to read about your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Suzanne ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Suzanne Miller - Glenwood Springs, CO

“Our Prayers and condolences go out to Sherry and the girls and family. Don will be greatly missed. He was a very kind loving man. ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Robert & Tracy Valantiejus - IN


Donald L. Spaeth, 79, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Thursday November 4, 2010 at South Bend Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He was born June 3, 1931 in Bedford, Indiana, the son of Donald C. Spaeth and Lillie M. (Delaney) Spaeth. Donald worked as a District Manager for Pepsi-Cola for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1997. He was a Special Deputy of the LaPorte Co. Sheriff's Dept. member to the F.O.P. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Donald loved nature and animals. He was a loving family man and was especially close to his grandson, Alex. He married the love of his life Cherill Houseknecht Spaeth on October 3, 1959, in Rolling Prairie, IN., who survives. He is also survived by his two daughters - Gina Spaeth of Rolling Prairie, IN, Cindy Spaeth of Mill Creek, IN; one grandchild, Alex Spaeth-Jonas of Three Oaks, MI and one sister - Sue Coffeen of LaPorte, IN.and numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Leigh Ann Spaeth, one sister, Vivian Wisnieski, and one brother, Tom Spaeth. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm & Monday, November 8, 2010 from 12:00 pm, until time of service. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Monday November 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Ransom Ebersole officiating. Interment will follow at the Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 or, LaPorte Co. Animal Shelter 2855 W. Ind. 2 LaPorte, IN 46350.