Donald E. Gase, 70, of Warsaw, died at 5:55 a.m. July 9, 2010, in his residence.
He was born May 18, 1940, in Decatur, to Edward and Mary Loshe Gase. On April 23, 1960, in Decatur, he married Diana Baumgartner, who survives.
Living in the Warsaw area since 1972, he managed the A&P grocery store, Warsaw; sold cars for Bruce Petro; and was a bartender for the Downtown Eatery & Spirits, Warsaw. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw.
Surviving are a son, Rick Gase, Winona Lake; a sister, Rosemary Gase, Decatur; six grandchildren: Jennifer, Brandi, David, Danny, Joey and Donald; and three great-grandchildren, Kaylynn, Camryn and Jaisyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a daughter, Deborah Gunter.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, with Father Phil Devolder officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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Memorials may be made to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196; or the IU Simon Cancer Center, 535 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5116.
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
