David S. Lundstrom, of Valparaiso, passed away Jan. 22, 2007. He was 53.

He was born Dec. 27, 1953 in Gary, the son of the late Frank A. and Jeannette E. (Carpenter) Lundstrom.

On Aug. 25, 1979 in Baltimore, Md., he married Kathy E. Yost, who survives in Valparaiso.

He is also survived by two daughters Emily Lundstom and Rachel Lundstrom, both of Valparaiso; a brother, Richard (Joy) Lundstrom of Valparaiso; uncle, Harold and aunt, Millie Lundstrom of Valparaiso; aunt, Gertrude Parker and several cousins.

Mr. Lundstrom was a life-long area resident and a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. He was owner of Anderson’s Orchards, past president of the Indiana Wine and Grape Council and an award winning wine maker. He was a former Paramedic and Emergency Medical Services Instructor and a Senior DeMolay.

A Celebration of Life service, Rev. Jerry Castleman officiating, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. Cremation will precede services at Heritage Crematory, Portage.

A Time of Remembrance will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 with friends, family and coworkers at Anderson’s Orchards, 430 E. U.S. Hwy 6, Valparaiso.

Memorials may be made to either Christ Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage. www.funeral1.com

Posted 1/24/2007