David M. Hedges

David M. Hedges , 79, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

David was born on September 25, 1938 in Jay County, Indiana to the late Murray Hedges and the late Gretchen (Grisell) Hedges. He married Virginia “Ginger” Graft on September 19, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

David served his country in the United States Army Reserves.

He was a graduate of Kendallville High School in 1956, was a Certified Metallurgist, & worked for Navistar, retiring in 2000 after 40 years of service.

He was a member of Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland where he served on the church council, taught high school Sunday school, & sang in the choir. David was a strong Christian and could quote a lot of scripture such as Romans 8: 38 & 39. He liked to play golf and was an avid reader. He loved cheering for Purdue University sports and the Detroit Tigers.

Survivors include his wife, Ginger Hedges of Monroeville; three sons, Doug (Judy) Hedges of Lewis Center, OH, Robb (Stacy) Hedges of Sheridan, IN, & Norm (Amy) Hedges of Brownsburg, IN; two brothers, Bob (Barbara) Hedges of Orland, IN & John Hedges  of Oak Park, IL; and 12 grandchildren, Andrew, Megan, Amber, Ashley, Ian, Alec, Shelby, Lauren, Grant, Gabe (fiancé, Kate), Isaac, & Elaine.

He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Jane Hedges.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 at Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland with Pastor Dave Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.

Family & friends will be received from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2018 and from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, May 7, 2018 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville.

Preferred memorials are to Antioch Lutheran Church.