Gary D. Vanlue, 69, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:51 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on June 4, 1955, to Paul A. and Rebecca E. (Overholtz) Vanlue in Wabash, Indiana.

Gary was a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, Indiana. He was a 1973 graduate of Southwood High School. In his younger days, Gary was an avid participant in a pony pulling association. Later, he worked at Ford Meter Box for over 40 years in Wabash, Indiana. Gary participated in the 1812 reenactment at Mississinewa Battlefield for many years. Gary also enjoyed spending his free time talking on the CB radio.

Gary is survived by three nephews, Joseph (Amber) Turley of Falcon, Colorado, Jason (Janelle) Turley of Monessen, Pennsylvania, Kim (Susan) Barker of Converse, Indiana; two nieces, Cindy (Curt) Hudson of Crawfordsville, Indiana, Tamera (Christopher) Harnage of Babson Park, Florida; one sister, Paula (Victor) Tomaszewski of Chino, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Rebecca Vanlue; one sister, Lois E. Barker; and one brother, Paul Wayne Vanlue.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department, 12 N Wabash Ave., LaFontaine, IN 46940 or Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Gary D. Vanlue’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com