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Donald L. Slinker,
68
Donald L. Slinker, 68, formerly of Lafayette died Friday, April 19,
2013 at the home of his daughter in Indianapolis. He was born
October 30, 1944, in Gary, IN, to the late Leon Slinker and Frances
Peek Slinker Boots of Lafayette.
Donald graduated from West Lafayette High School and served in the
United States Army during the time of the Vietnam War. On March 15,
1969 he married Rosemary Longfellow in Hoopston, IL and she preceded
him in death on July 3, 2OO6. Donald worked at Payless Supermarket
here in Lafayette and is retired.
He enjoyed horse racing, collecting pens, going to casino's, sailing
and Las Vegas. Surviving are his daughters Yvonne E. Slinker of
Indianapolis, Mary F. Smith husband David Smith of
Lafayette,grandchildren Wesley, Maribeth and Aaliyah. Also survivng
is a brother Doug Slinker of Lafayette and half brothers Jim Slinker
of Lafayette and Dick Slinker of Attica.
Donald was preceded in death by his step father Wesley Boots.
Burial at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Those wishing may
contribute to the IU Hospice of Indianapolis.
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