Donald L. Nowatzke

June 21, 1941 - February 14, 2020

Donald L. Nowatzke Hamlet – Donald L. Nowatzke, 78 of Hamlet, Indiana passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 in LaPorte Hospital following an illness. He was born on June 21, 1941 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Earl Nowatzke Sr. and Mary (Lower) Bobo and lived in the area all of his life. On July 3, 1971 in Walkerton, Indiana Don married Marilyn Loehr. He was a retired Expeditor with New York Blower in LaPorte and a member of the Kingsford Heights Sons of the American Legion. Don is survived by one son Dale (Dawn) Nowatzke of Hamlet; one daughter Darcie Cichon of LaPorte; seven grandchildren Jaron Lazo, Cameron Bailey, Trey Major, Emiela Kilgore, Owen Kilgore, Jacob Toth, and Drew Toth; three great-grandchildren; one sister Karol Braddock of Globe, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and four brothers. He was followed in death by one son Mike Toth. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM CST Saturday, February 22 at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 on Saturday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests Memorial Contributions be made to the American Legion Post 434, Kingsford Heights.