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LaMar R. Mindler, raised in Bethlehem

LaMar R. Mindler, of Rockford, Michigan, and formerly of Endwell, New York, died June 13, 2020, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in Leithsville and raised in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Milton and Mildred Mindler of Bethlehem. He was the husband of Bette Auyong for 42 years. He was previously married to Catherine Coladonato.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and spent much of his career on submarines.

He was a programmer for IBM for over 30 years. He worked on a horse farm at one time.

He was a Mason and a Shriner, with which he was a clown in the Shriners parades.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, LaMar Jr. of Morley, Mich.; a step-daughter, Cindy of New Zealand; a sister, Doris of Chandler, Texas; a brother, Barry of Bethlehem; and 15 grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a sister, Gloria; two brothers, Donald and Richard; and two sons, Lawrence and Matthew.

Arrangements were made by Pederson Funeral Home Inc., 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, Michigan, 49341.