Glen Richard Slabach

Glen Richard Slabach, of Syracuse passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 7, 2013 at the age of 78. He was at an implement auction doing what he loved. Glen was born on March 8, 1935 the son of Ervin & Naomah (Miller) Slabach in La Grange County, IN. On December 18, 1965 he married Suzanne Yoder at Plymouth United Church of Christ in Goshen, IN; she survives. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Slabach of Syracuse; children Dean Slabach of Goshen, Tammy (Tom) Janes of Ligonier; step-son, Lanny Lee Scott of North Webster, IN; grandsons, Clay & Chelsea Preston and Drew Preston both of Ligonier; step-grandson, Andy (Kelly) Janes of Ligonier; Great-step-grandson, Aidan Janes; siblings, Martha (Joe) Raber of Shipshewana, Mary (Le Roy) Miller of Topeka, Katie (Crist) Miller of Topeka, Lena (Howard) Stutzman, of Middlebury & Freeman (Edna) Slabach of Shipshewana; sister-in-law Edna Slabach of Shipshewana and a brother-in-law, Le Roy (La Verda) Miller of Topeka, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents & siblings, Ervin Slabach Jr. & Ella Miller. Glen worked at Agriculture related jobs all his life. He worked for Pine Manor and Burger Dairy., was co-owner of Ford Tractor Sales of New Paris and owned and operated Slabach Equipment of Howe. He was then a salesman for Sherman Farm Equipment, Howe. He was passionate about helping people and was involved in many community organizations and clubs throughout his lifetime. He began his life of community service in 1W service when he served at the Maximum Security Prison in Westville, IN during the 1950’s. He continued to serve the community in many different ways and without ceasing. He was the Trade Show Chairman of the Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events. He served as president of the organization in 1994 and was inducted to their Hall of Fame in 1995. He was a member of the Northern Indiana Johnny Popper Two Cylinder Club and the Northern Indiana Garden Tractors Club. He was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church in Syracuse, Florida Fly Wheelers Club and had served on the Elkhart County 4H Fair Board. He also served as president of the LaGrange County 4H Fair Board for ten years. He was a 40 year member of the Lions Club and was involved in the New Paris, Howe, & Syracuse clubs. He was also a member of the LaGrange Moose. Above all, he was a dedicated and loving family man. A funeral service in Glen’s honor will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 2 PM at Harvest Community Church, Goshen, IN. Pastor Ed Beedle of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Violet Cemetery in Goshen, IN. Friends and family will be received from 2-8 PM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN on Tuesday September 10, 2013. There will also be an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Lion’s Club or Seed To Feed. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com