He was born on August 11, 1958 in Angola, Indiana to Carl and Martha (Hegerfeld) Longardner.
Dave graduated from Quincy High School.
Dave was a jack of all trades and worked most of his life as a diesel mechanic. He owned “The Shop” with brothers, eventually becoming Big Tom’s Garage.
He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandkids, and collecting oil lamps.
Survivors include his sons, Casey (Justine) Longardner of Orland, Indiana, and Andrew (Kelley) Longardner of Montgomery, Michigan, grandchildren, Landon, Kylee, Brayden, Mia, Caleb, and Victoria, brother, Bob Longardner of Montgomery, Michigan, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dustin Longardner, his parents, Carl and Martha Longardner, and brothers, Kaye Longardner, and Tom Longardner.
Visitation will be held from 4pm until 7 pm Friday, October 28, 2022 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.
Following his wishes, cremation will take place after visitation.
Memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of Casey or Andrew Longardner.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the Longardner family.
