David Allen Palen, age 50, of La Porte, passed away on September 14, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
He was born in South Bend, IN, on April 7, 1964 to Robert and Sandy (Nulf) Palen.
David worked at Teledyne in La Porte. He was a 10 year member of 4-H where he raised rabbits. He enjoyed target practice, bicycling, and hunting.
Surviving are his parents, Robert and Sandy Palen of La Porte; sister, Deb (Dan) Layman of North Liberty, IN; two nephews, Paul (Brittany) Layman of Leavenworth, KS, and Seth Layman of Milwaukee, WI; great niece and nephew, Kyndra and Parker Layman. He is also survived by his dog, Bandit, who was his great companion and went everywhere with David.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Pansy Nulf, and Roland and Lillian Palen.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 6 PM Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Carl Galloway officiating. Cremation will follow the memorial service.
A time of visitation will be held from 3-6 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to La Porte Missionary Church, 104 E. 18th St., La Porte, IN 46350 or the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Rd., Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.