Jonas Lengacher

Jonas Lengacher, age 74, of New Haven, IN, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1951, to the late Joseph and Maggie Lengacher.

Jonas was a man of few words, but when he spoke, people listened. He was laid-back by nature, easy to be around, and never met a stranger. With a heart of gold and a genuine kindness toward others, he made friends wherever he went. While he was known for his calm demeanor, those who knew him best also knew he could "lean forward real quick" when the situation called for it.

A devoted husband, father, and granddad, Jonas treasured his family above all else. He shared a loving life with his wife, Rosemary, and enjoyed spending time with her on golf cart rides with their grandchildren. The light of his life was his grandchildren, and some of his happiest moments were spent fishing with them, sharing stories, laughter, and simple lessons about life.

Jonas enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He loved gardening, caring for his cows, working with tractors and lawn tractors, and spending time outdoors. In his younger years, he enjoyed rabbit hunting and deer hunting. He was an avid fan of professional baseball and college basketball and could often be found watching a game while enjoying the company of family and friends.

Music was another passion of Jonas's life. He especially loved country and bluegrass music, which often served as the soundtrack to his days. He was also known as the family's grill master, particularly when it came to cooking steak and chicken for those he loved.

Jonas had a gift for sharing little tidbits of wisdom and stories from the good old days. One phrase his family will always remember him saying was, "I'm not trying to tell you what to do." Those words, often followed by practical advice and gentle guidance, reflected the humility and wisdom that defined his character.

A faithful member of Central Ministries Church, Jonas lived a life grounded in faith, family, hard work, and love. His legacy of kindness, quiet strength, generosity, and devotion to those he loved will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Jonas is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Lengacher; his son, Jonas (Sara) Lengacher Jr.; daughters, Carolyn (Phil) Hilty and Brenda Lengacher; and his beloved grandchildren, Zachary, Karissa, Karsten, Anthony, and Willa. He is also survived by his sisters, Marie Steury and Lucy (Ron) Smith; his brother, Joe (Dena) Lengacher; and his sister-in-law, Martha Lengacher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Maggie Lengacher, and his brother, Amos Lengacher.

Jonas was the best husband, dad, and granddad, and he will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7633 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00am with visitation prior from 10:00am-11:00am at Central Ministries, 5801 Schwartz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.

Burial will take place at Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, 1109 Hartzell Road, New Haven, IN 46774.

Officiating the services will be Pastor Troy Jester.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family in care of Rosemary Lengacher.

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Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.