Donald Eugene Monce

1929 - 2017

Donald Eugene Monce obituary, 1929-2017, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Donald Monce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 12, 2017.

DONALD E. MONCE, 87, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Urbana, IN, he was a son of the late Rupert and Bonnie Monce. Don served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart medal. He was a manager for the Canteen Corp., retiring after 35 years of service. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping with his family and friends through NCHA.

Surviving are his wife, Alice; children, Rhonda (Larry) Saylor, Jeff (Wendy) Monce, Dan (Mary) Monce and Victoria (John Church) Monce; sister, Donna Yentes; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his first wife, Phyllis; brothers, DeWayne and David Monce; and granddaughter, Misty.

Service is 1 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to Southern Care Hospice, Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana, or Calvary United Methodist Church.

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February 14, 2017

We're so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We enjoyed camping with Don and his family.
Jack & Barbara Blombach

February 13, 2017

Ann Sommers

My deepest Sympathies and Prayers for the Monce Family. May you find comfort in each other. God Bless!

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