James Elwood Mangold, 82, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 10:25 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 24, 1932, in LaPorte to Floyd and Lotus (Brewer) Mangold.
James retired from Modine Manufacturing Company, LaPorte, after 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Rolling Prairie High School and attended Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church. James enjoyed farming, fishing, watching basketball and baseball, and cheering on the Colts. He also loved being a sports fan of his children and grandchildren.
On Nov. 13, 1950, in Lawrenceburg, IN, he married the love of his life, Shirley (Kleine) Mangold, who survives.
Also surviving are his son, Tim Mangold of Rolling Prairie; three daughters, Janet Mangold of Martinsville, VA, and Kathy (Andy) Baich and Marty (Jeff) Orr, both of Rolling Prairie; seven grandchildren, James H. (Aron) Mangold of LaPorte, Nick Mangold of Texas, Doug Orr of Rolling Prairie, Angie Elijah and Mindi Miller, both of Florida, Tina Baich of Indianapolis, and Kristy Miller of Michigan City, IN; nine great-grandchildren, Billy Elijah, Josh, Jeff and Isaac Miller, Jayden and Landen Mangold, and Jessie, Amber and Faith Miller; two brothers, Max of New Carlisle, IN, and Dan (Pam) of LaPorte; one sister, Carol (Walt) Sikora of LaPorte; brother-in-law, Eugene Klute of Rolling Prairie; and close family friend, Sandy Johnson of Rolling Prairie.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Dianna Miller; one brother, Franklin; one sister, Mary Ellen Klute; and his stepfather, James Boniface.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor Debbie Beason officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service.
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