Mr. James C. Niendorf Sr., 78, of LaPorte, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born April 26, 1935, in Three Oaks, MI, to Carl Sr. and Jennie (Ohime) Niendorf.
James worked as an auto mechanic for 36 years and was owner and operator of Holderbaum Garage. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1954-1956. He enjoyed snowmobiles, skiing, woodworking and camping. Jim loved being around little children.
On April 26, 1958, in LaPorte, he married Patricia Gast Niendorf, who survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Kristine Niendorf of Hull, MA, and Vicki (Nick) Saucede of Houston, TX, and a son, James C. Niendorf Jr. of LaPorte.
James was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Carl, Robert and Louis Niendorf.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. A life celebration will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ronald Brauer officiating. Interment will follow at Carmel Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 111 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.