David J. Schmucker

David J. Schmucker, 67, of Millersburg, died at his home Monday morning, January 13, 2014. He was born September 13, 1946 in Elkhart County to Jancy and Martha Ella (Troyer) Schmucker. He married Martha Barkman in Indianapolis on October 16, 1966. She died May 27, 2013. He is survived by three daughters, Sheila Schmucker of Goshen and Sheri Schmucker and Tamara (Matt) Ellenberger, both of Nashville, Tennessee; two sons, David E. and Dale Schmucker, both of Millersburg; a grandson, Noah; three sisters, Rose (Ervin) Gingerich of Drakesville, Iowa and Edna Mae Schmucker and Mary (Levi) Miller, both of Nappanee; and five brothers, Melvin ( Erma), Milford, Ezra (LeAnna) and Marion (Frieda), both of Nappanee, Lee of Morrison, Colorado, and Simon (Martha) Schmucker, Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and three siblings, Miriam, Dan and Junior Schmucker. A lifetime area resident, Mr. Schmucker was a retired farmer and factory worker. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where a 10 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2014, funeral service will be conducted. Pastor Harold Gingerich, Eden Community Worship Center, will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorial contributions may be made to grandson Noah's education fund at TN Stars College Savings 529 Program, Account #1002430.