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Donald Schlichtenmyer
1935 - 2023
BORN
1935
DIED
2023
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Donald Schlichtenmyer Obituary
FORT WAYNE - Donald L. Schlichtenmyer, 87, died Thursday, May 18, 2023.
He grew up in Kendallville, Indiana, where he was born on Aug. 4, 1935, to Roy and Berniece Schlichtenmyer. He spent his adult life in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
For 34 years, Don worked as a meat cutter for Kroger.
He enjoyed spending time with family and devoted many hours to fishing at West Lakes in Noble County, where he had a cottage on Steinbarger Lake.
He served a number of years as a member of the Shoaff Park Lions Club, conducting eye screenings for Operation KidSight.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean Vinyard; sister, Betty LaDow; and brothers, Robert Schlichtenmyer and Ronald Schlichtenmyer. His beloved wife of 27 years, Bernice Wirl Putterbaugh, died in 2012.
He is survived by his children, Edward (Sue) Schlichtenmyer, Brian (Toni) Schlichtenmyer, Shari (Dave) Lloyd, Charles (Tasha) Putterbaugh, Teresa Croteau and Karen (Don) Carey. He is survived by 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., on Tuesday May 23, 2023, at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne.
Visitation begins two hours prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Operation KidSight or Humane Fort Wayne.
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FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services6557 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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23
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FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services6557 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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