David A. Susaraba, 45, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind.

He was born Aug. 30, 1968, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to Nicholas and Shirley (Coleman) Susaraba Sr. He was Warsaw resident since 1974.

David was united in marriage to Jodi L. Schuh in Warsaw on Sept. 10, 1994. He was a model maker specialist for Depuy Synthes Orthopaedics with 27 years of service. He was a member of First Christian Church, Warsaw.

David enjoyed buying toys for children hospitalized in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, while he was a patient himself.

Survivors include his wife: Jodi Susaraba, Warsaw; a daughter: Hannah Susaraba, Warsaw; his mother: Shirley Murphy, Warsaw; brothers: Nicholas (Penny) Susaraba Jr., Silver Lake, Ind.; Timothy Susaraba, Ohio; John (Kathy) Susaraba, Warsaw; a sister: Mitzie (Tim) Hensen, Warsaw; and stepmother: Marilyn Susaraba, Sebring, Fla.

He was preceded in death by a daughter: Rebekah Lyn Susaraba; his father: Nicholas Susaraba Sr.; and stepfather: Charlie Murphy.

Calling is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A memorial service will be conducted at noon Saturday in the funeral home. Pastor Jon Henbree will officiate the services. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to The David A. Susaraba Memorial Fund, C/O McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct., Warsaw, IN 46580.

To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels website.