Lawrence D. "Don" "Larry" Auker, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born in Wabash County on January 27, 1932, a son of the late Fred H. and Catherine L. (Baker) Auker. Larry retired from Zollner Piston after 43 years of service where he was a supervisor.

Surviving are his children, Raymond (Karen) Auker; Randy (Lynda) Auker; Cathy (Rick) Allisbaugh; Diana (Dan) Peters and Lawrence (Deborah) Auker; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Auker in 2001 and his sister, Charlene Sorg.

Funeral is 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Maplewood Mennonite Church 4129 Maplecrest Road with visitation one-hour prior. Pastor Russell Jensen officiating. Visitation also 2 – 4 P.M. and 6 – 8 P.M. Monday, October 23, 2017 at the church.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Donations may be made to Maplewood Mennonite Church or the Fort Wayne Humane Society.