Obituary of Daniel Alvin Disinger

Daniel Alvin Disinger, 89, of Francesville, IN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.  Dan was born on August 7, 1934 in Pulaski County, IN to the late Harry and Ada [Clinger] Disinger.  On June 19, 1954 he married his beloved wife, Loretta Louise Gross.   After 67 years of marriage, Loretta passed away September 16, 2021.

Dan worked many years as a mechanic for Hauptli's Garage in Francesville.  In 1972, he started his own business, Disinger Truck Parts and Service Inc.

During Dan and Loretta’s retirement, they spent countless days on the lake fishing.  Dan enjoyed collecting guns and spending time with family.  Skeet shooting was a favorite Thanksgiving morning activity with his son, sons-in-law, and grandsons.

Dan was a former member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church and is a current member of Bethel Bible Church.  He served various roles at church including a youth leader, deacon, and elder.  Dan was always a helping hand for whatever the church needed.  He was a kind, gentle spirit who will be dearly missed. 

The family wishes to thank the staff at Parkview Haven for their kindness that they showed to dad while he was there.

He is survived by:

Doug (Cathy) Disinger, Francesville, IN Son

Debra (Don) Dobson, Winamac, IN Daughter

Cathy (Chris) Kopka, Francesville, IN Daughter

Russell (Sydney) Disinger, Grandson

Heather (Brian) Sanders, Granddaughter

Travis (Melony) Dobson, Grandson

Brad Dobson, Grandson

Joshua (Ashley) Kopka, Grandson

Amanda (Ron) Force, Granddaughter

Taylor (fiancé: Eli Roller) Sanders, Great Granddaughter

Kailey Sanders, Great Granddaughter

Michaela (Kaleb) Pierce, Great Granddaughter

Matt Jimenez, Great Grandson

Andrew Jimenez, Great Grandson

Nate Jimenez, Great Grandson

Emma Dobson, Great Granddaughter

Addie Dobson, Great Granddaughter

Josie Dobson, Great Granddaughter

Austin Kopka, Great Grandson

Dominic St Clair, Great Grandson

Sebastian St Clair, Great Grandson

Emily Kopka, Great Granddaughter

Jacobie Mills, Great Grandson

Christopher Kopka, Great Grandson

Kaelyn Kopka, Great Granddaughter

Brynlie Kopka, Great Granddaughter

Briggs Pierce, Great Great Grandson

Eleanor Lucy, Sister-in-law

Kay McOwan, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:

Harry and Ada [Clinger] Disinger, Parents

Loretta Louise [Gross] Disinger, Wife

Ron Kopka, Son-in-law

Heidi Kopka, Infant Granddaughter

Charles (Violet) Disinger, Brother

James (Doris) Disinger, Brother

Peg (Pete) Johnson, Sister

Mark Disinger, Infant Brother

Emma Disinger, Infant Sister

Helen and Herman Barton, In-laws

Visitation will be from 11 AM – 2 PM EST Friday, November 10, 2023 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM EST Friday, November 10, 2023 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Gideon’s International. 

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.