David A. Bradtmueller

David A. Bradtmueller, 76, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, after being stricken by a sudden illness at work.

He was born on October 16, 1942, in Allen County, Indiana the son of the late Edwin Bradtmueller and the late Leona (Bearman) Bradtmueller. David was united in marriage to Margene Kirchner on September 26, 1964, at St. Peter Lutheran- Fuelling and she survives. They were married 55 years before Dave’s passing.

Dave served his country in the United States Army.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock in Monroeville.

Dave was a farmer and a truck driver for many years. He was currently a truck driver for Parrish Leasing. He had previously driven for CW Transport in Fort Wayne and he had also driven dump trucks for Bunsold Trucking for several years. Most recently, he drove for his son, Doug with his company, Bradtmueller Trucking.

Trucking was Dave’s life, it was fitting that Dave passed away, doing what he loved. He had over 50 plus years of driving experience and had visited many different states. In his spare time (if he had time), Dave had the hobby of farming.

S urvivors include his wife of 55 years Margene Bradtmueller of Fort Wayne; three sons, James A. (Tammy) Bradtmueller, Douglas (Janet) Bradtmueller, both of Fort Wayne, and Rodney D. (Amy) Bradtmueller of Auburn; brother, Gale (Debbie) Bradtmueller of Decatur; eight grandchildren, Jimmy (Elisabeth) Bradtmueller, Derek (Kristen) Bradtmueller, Ryan (Stephanie) Bradtmueller, Holly Bradtmueller, Grant Bradtmueller, Austin Bradtmueller, Cole Bradtmueller and Sydney (Tyler) Johnson; and five great-grandchildren, Ella Bradtmueller, Ilona Bradtmueller, Abby Bradtmueller, Ava Bradtmueller, and Kurt Bradtmueller.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Bradtmueller; and a sister-in-law, Diana Bradtmueller.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church-Flatrock in Monroeville with Pastor Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors to be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur.

Friends will be received from 12 noon- 3:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p,m, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the church on Monday.

Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church-Flatrock or Worshiop Anew.