Lonza LeRoy Castle, 84 of Kendallville, died on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
He was born August 15, 1937, in Wittensville, Kentucky to Roy and Birdie (Burgraff) Castle.
On August 7, 1965 in Wittensville he married Virgie Ann Scarbury. She preceded him in death on January 9, 2018.
He honorably served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Castle retired from Dalton Foundry (formerly Newnam Foundry) in Kendallville, and also worked part-time for many years at Slater Concrete, also in Kendallville.
He was a member of Salem United Baptist Church in Kendallville
Lonza loved his cats and his German Shepherd, Zoey.
Surviving are two daughters, Debra (Kurt) Starnes of Fort Wayne and Carolyn (Conrad) Honaker of Auburn; two sons, Danny (Pauletta) Castle of Angola and Richard Castle of Garrett; ten grandchildren, Nicholas (Carrie) Castle, Nathan Castle, Dustin Combs, Kayleah Smith, Zachary Castle, Heather Castle, Hayden Castle, Hana Castle, Mason Castle, and Macaulay (Hailey) Botteron; five great-grandchildren, Alaya Bolyes, Jaxon Boyles, Zayden Secrest, Bailey Secrest, and Layla Castle; and a sister, Dixie (Bob) Rice of Kendallville.
He was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Arrianna Nicole Castle; and four sisters, Louise Wiley, Marie Wiley, Joyce Sercy, and Ruth Collins.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.
Lonza's funeral service will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tony Sparkman of Salem United Baptist Church officiating.
Honor guard services will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard and active duty members of the U.S. Army.
Burial will be in Brushy Chapel Cemetery in LaGrange.
View a video tribute after Thursday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com