David E. Schmucker

David E. Schmucker passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023, with family by his side. He is the son of the late Samuel and Leah Schmucker. David was married to Emma (Schwartz) who passed on September 4, 2013. David was a member and a former Bishop in the Old Order Amish Church and also a farmer and was a woodworker.

Along with David’s parents and wife Emma (Schwartz) Schmucker, he was preceded in death by infants Louis, Viola, and Samuel; brother Peter R. Schmucker; sister Martha; sister Amanda Graber; sister Malinda Steury; and sister Susann Schwartz.

Surviving David are his children: David P. Schmucker (Naomi) of Grabill, IN; John Schmucker (Verna) of Hicksville, OH; Rosemary Schmucker (Louis) of New Haven, IN; Susie Schmucker (Leroy) of Woodburn, IN; Darlene Schmucker (Tom) of Fort Wayne, IN; Joseph Schmucker (Becky) of Grabill, IN; Amanda Schmucker (Lester) of Grabill, IN; Emma Lengacher (Dave) of Harlan, IN; Malinda Graber (Matthew) of Auburn, IN; and Margaret Schmucker (Noah) of Woodburn, IN. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will 9:00 a.m. Monday May 29, 2023 at the Schmucker Residence 12426 Page Road Grabill, IN with calling all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday until service time. Bishop Michael Brandenberger officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Creek Old Order Amish Cemetery. Grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.