David Leon Biggs,
age 71, of Chesterton, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at home
surrounded by his family.
He was born May 3,
1947 in Chesterton to the late Delbert and Leona (Flitter) Biggs, Sr.
In 1966 he married
Ardy (Hanson) Biggs, who survives.
He is also survived
by his sons Mike Biggs, of Chesterton and Brian (Elizabeth) Biggs of
Portage, sister Darlene (John) Stanley of Kouts, grandchildren Christine and
Ryan. Preceded in death by brother Delbert Biggs, Jr.
David graduated
from Jackson Twp High School, Class of 1965. He was a varsity baseball and
basketball player. He served his country in the US Army and was a Vietnam
War veteran. He belonged to Ironworkers Local 395, was a member of Masonic
Lodge 192 of Westville, Robbinhurst Golf Club and attended Liberty Bible
Church in Chesterton. David enjoyed his family, his friends, his church,
golf, card games, garage sales, an occasional meal out and, most recently,
his grandson Ryan.
The family will
receive friends on Sunday, January 6, 2019, from 1 until 4 p.m., at Moeller
Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held immediately after visitation
at 4 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso.
His wishes were to
be cremated and interred at Angelcrest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials to Deaf Services of Merrillville are requested.