Lonnie R. Maggart

Lonnie R. Maggart, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday Jan 28, 2020. He was born October 28, 1949 in Los Angeles, CA. His parents would move the family to Logansport, IN where he would spend his childhood. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in '66 and served in the 168th Combat Engineer in Vietnam from'68-'69. He was a Combat Demo Specialist. He survived being a POW/MIA, and was awarded National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.

Upon being honorably discharged in '72, Lonnie went into the transportation field. He worked his way up from driving trucks, selling the big rigs, sales manager, and later Director of Transportation. After he retired, he was pursued and welcomed the opportunity to work part-time at Lawrence Building Corp. He enjoyed working with everyone and always said it felt like a team.

Lonnie was very involved with the Masonic Lodge over the years. He belonged to Leo Masonic Lodge #224, and was a member of VFW #2749 and American Legion #047. He had a soft spot for all animals. Lonnie enjoyed playing golf until his health prevented him from playing.

Lonnie is survived by his son Chris (Michelle) Maggart, daughter Lisa (Kevin) Beck, and his best friend Janet Maggart; his grandchildren, Megan Beck, Dillon Beck, Kayla Strickler, Michael Davidson, Brandyann Maggart, Courtney Maggart, and five great grandchildren; his brothers, Tom (Vero Beach FL), Dennis (FL), Rob (Logansport IN), and Tim (Brenda) (LaVergne TN); his aunts and uncles, Bob (Yvonne) Maggart, Jerry (Barb) Maggart, David (Susie) Maggart, Cathy Maggart, Janet Lucas, and Sue Parsley; many nieces, nephews and cousins; his nephew and brother in arms, Sergeant Jeremy Maggart; his furkids, Abby, Gizmo, Casey and Murphy; and many friends and neighbors who watched over him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Rose Mary "Mickey" Maggart, and his uncles Jim Maggart and Dick Lucas. Lonnie is now reunited with his beloved Scooter.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. During the Celebration there will be a Masonic and military service. Memorials may be made to the VA General Account or the Shriners Children Hospital of Chicago. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Neptune Society, where condolences may be shared online at www.neptunesociety.com/location/indianapolis-cremation.