James Lengacher, 83, entered into Heaven on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born in New Haven, IN on November 15, 1939 to the late Victor D. & Dena (Delagrange) Lengacher.  He married Anna Mae Hilty on March 5, 1959 in Berne, IN.

Surviving are his wife, Anna Mae Lengacher of Woodburn; children, Steven (Darlene) Lengacher of Woodburn, Judy (Tim) Eicher of Grabill, Grace (Brad) Hochstetler of Woodburn; 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; son-in-law, Paul Kauffman of Hicksville, OH; siblings, Anna Marie (Emmanuel) Brandenberger of Grabill, Victor (Melinda) Lengacher of Grabill, Emma (Junior) Graber of MI, Marian Schmucker of New Haven, Martha (LaVerne) Steury of Grabill and David (Leah) Lengacher of Grabill.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Kauffman; great granddaughter, Diana Rose Eicher; and a brother, Joe Lengacher.

James worked as a cabinet installer and service man for Harlan Cabinets for 59 years.  He was a member of Fellowship Haven Church and in his earlier years, he worked a lot with the jail ministries.  At the age of 50 years old, he started deer hunting.  He loved spending time with his family and especially taking the family vacations every year. "Family was very important to him."

Calling will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 6-8 pm and on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Fellowship Haven Church (9115 Brush College Road Woodburn, IN).  Services will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 10 am at the Allen County Fellowship (9735 Thimler Road New Haven, IN). Burial in Fellowship Haven Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Fellowship Haven School.