Jacob H. Partenheimer Jr.

Jacob H. Partenheimer Jr., 79, of rural Wabash passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Jacob H. and Anne (Andrews) Partenheimer Sr. on December 19, 1933 in Marion, Indiana. 

He was a 1952 graduate from Sweetzer High School, he also received his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from Indiana Tech of Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1960. He married Patricia Buck on August 10, 1957, she passed away August 7, 2011. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Dana Corporation of Marion, Indiana in 1993. He was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine, Indiana.

He is survived by three sons, Steven M. Partenheimer (Ellen) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Donald L. Partenheimer of LaFontaine, Indiana, and Daniel H. Partenheimer (Pam) of Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. J.D. (Laura Anne) Malcomb of Wabash, Indiana and Mrs. Merrit (Dora) Frownfelter of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania; brother, Russell Partenheimer (Earline) of Marion, Indiana; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters.

Funeral Service will be 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontiane Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Garrett officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online tributes may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.