Donald L. Hertig

Donald L. Hertig, 82 of Harlan, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born August 8, 1937 in Fort Wayne. He was the son of the late Charles and Geraldine Hertig. He married Marquita Richmond on September 7, 1957 who survives. Also surviving are son Ric (Cathleen) Hertig and daughter Kim (Kirk) Davis of Leo. He had five grandsons; Nate (Sarah), Andy (Kaley) of Harlan, and Dr. Adam (Brittany) of Fort Wayne. Kody Davis (Seattle, Washington) and Carter Davis (Cincinnati, Ohio). There are seven great grandchildren: Lucas, Liam, Mia, Fletcher, Miller, Olivia and Nora Hertig and a brother in law Rex Richmond. Two brothers are Dave (Jeanne) and Steve (Sue) Hertig. His sister Shirley (Jerry) Spindler recently passed. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and countless friends. Donald and Marquita were Harlan high school sweethearts and were married over 62 years. Don was proud of the fact that in his senior year (1955) he was on the only team in the history of Harlan high school to win the basketball Allen County tournament. He was a graduate of Ball State Teachers college and taught industrial arts and coached basketball at Weisser Park School before he continued his career with State Farm Insurance. He was also a real estate broker. He was a member of the Harlan United Methodist Church, a Past Master of the Harlan-Leo Masonic Lodge #224 F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Fort Wayne Shriners and the Elks. His hobbies included flipping numerous homes and offices, woodworking, old tractors, fishing, hunting and hanging out with his brothers. He enjoyed trips to Alaska and his winter home in Florida where he golfed twice a week until his recent illness. “Dandy Don” will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and will be greatly missed.

Public visitation, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 4pm to 8pm. at D.O. McComb & Sons, Maplewood Park Funeral Home; 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family Celebration of Life Service will be held with Pastor Catherine Koziatek officiating. To view the service virtually, please visit www.facebook.com/DOMcCombMaplewood on June 11th, 2020 at 11am. Burial in Scipio cemetery.

Preferred memorials to Harlan United Methodist Church 16434 IN-37, Harlan, IN 46743 or the Harlan Park Athletic Association. P. O. Box 505 Harlan, IN 46743