Obituaries

August 7, 1934 to November 4, 2023

FRANCESVILLE - Daniel Alvin Disinger, 89, of Francesville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 4, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

He was born Aug. 7, 1934 in Pulaski County, to the late Harry and Ada [Clinger] Disinger. He married Loretta Louise Gross on June 19, 1954.  After 67 years of marriage, she passed away Sept. 16, 2021.

Daniel Disinger

He is survived by:
Doug (Cathy) Disinger, Francesville, Son
Debra (Don) Dobson, Winamac, Daughter
Cathy (Chris) Kopka, Francesville, Daughter
Grandchildren: Russell (Sydney) Disinger, Heather (Brian) Sanders, Travis (Melony) Dobson, Brad Dobson, Joshua (Ashley) Kopka, and Amanda (Ron) Force
Great-Grandchildren: Taylor (fiancé: Eli Roller) Sanders, Kailey Sanders, Michaela (Kaleb) Pierce, Matt Jimenez, Andrew Jimenez, Nate Jimenez, Emma Dobson, Addie Dobson, Great Josie Dobson, Dominic St Clair, Sebastian St Clair, Emily Kopka, Jacobie Mills, Christopher Kopka, Kaelyn Kopka, and Brynlie Kopka.
Great-Great-Grandson: Briggs Pierce
Eleanor Lucy, Sister-in-law
Kay McOwan, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Ron Kopka, Son-in-law
Heidi Kopka, Infant Granddaughter
Charles (Violet) Disinger, Brother
James (Doris) Disinger, Brother
Peg (Pete) Johnson, Sister
Mark Disinger, Infant Brother
Emma Disinger, Infant Sister
Helen and Herman Barton, In-laws

Mr. Disinger worked many years as a mechanic for Hauptli’s Garage in Francesville. In 1972, he started his own business, Disinger Truck Parts and Service Inc. During retirement, he and his wife spent countless days on the lake fishing. He enjoyed collecting guns and spending time with family. Skeet shooting was a favorite Thanksgiving morning activity with his son, sons-in-law and grandsons. He was a former member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church and a current member of Bethel Bible Church. He served various roles at church, including a youth leader, deacon and elder. He was always a helping hand for whatever the church needed. He was a kind, gentle spirit who will be dearly missed. The family wishes to thank the staff at Parkview Haven for the kindness they showed to dad while he was there.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Friday), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Gideon’s International.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.