David Ray Kintzele Obituary
The memory of David Ray Kintzele of Walkerton, Indiana, who passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Aloysius Kintzele and Virginia Kintzele (Hansen); and his stepfather Henry "Bud" Kintzele. He is survived by: his wife Joan Von Bergen; his daughter Kristin Merrill of South Bend; his grandchildren, Kaylee and John Gleva III of North Liberty; his sister Liz Johnson of Michigan City; his niece Allison Rae Kintzele of Trail Creek; his nephews, Christopher Musial of Weaverville, NC and Philip Musial of Denver, CO; his cousins, Becky, Mike and Ray; and his pet Bailey.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center (2900 Monroe St, La Porte, IN 46350). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
In honor of Dave's love for flight and his heart for animal rescue, memorial donations may be made to the EAA Young Eagles Program, c/o EAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902, or to Second Chance Rescue, c/o Mary Krause, 821 East Lusher Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517 (please make checks payable to Second Chance Rescue).
