David

Laker

David C. Laker age 74 died Friday, May 7, 2021.

He was born June 23, 1946 in Ft. Wayne, IN, son of the late Roman "Bud" and Christine (Phlipot) Laker.  On August 1, 1970 he married Janet M. James who survives.  He was a member and Deacon of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, and the former Immaculate Conception Church and St. Joseph's Church.  He was a US Army veteran and retired from GM Powertrain in 2006 after 39 years.  He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Jail Ministry.  He enjoyed working on cars, carpentry, and serving the people of his church. He was a man of few words but many works.

David is also survived by his children:  Michelle (Jason) Hurtig, Cecil, Jennifer (Rob) Schwiebert, Defiance, LeAnn (Jeremy Sierra) Laker, Defiance, Tamara (Jason) Rau, Defiance, and Brian (Angela) Laker, Paulding; siblings:  Jim (Karen) Laker, Antwerp, George (Susan) Laker, Bryan, Ken (Arlene) Laker, Cecil, Bonnie (Tim) Nally, Defiance, Ted (Donna) Laker, Antwerp, Rosann (Carol Cowell) Laker, Paulding, and Mary (Scott) DeGood, Leesburg, IN; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by a brother, Jerome "Jerry" Laker.

A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted 11 AM Thursday, May 13 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding.  He will be laid to rest in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cecil with military graveside rites accorded by VFW Post #587.

Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday, May 12 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with a Rosary Service at 8PM.  There will also be visitation on  Thursday, May 13 from 10 AM until time of services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to ALS; Masses; or Paulding Co. Jail Ministry.