Earl Ray Mansfield, 75, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his home.
Earl was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 22, 1940 to Fred W. and Elsie M. (Phillips) Mansfield.
On June 30, 2001 in New Carlisle, he married Sharon R. Bobinski who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Debbie Mansfield of La Porte, Wayne (Andrea) Mansfield of La Porte, Brenda (Lon) Mace of La Porte, and Susan (Phillip) Favia of La Porte; sister, Barbara Klosowski of La Porte; 12 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Danny Mansfield; great-grandson, Blake Richie; stepdaughter, Jennifer Dalkowski; 4 sisters and 7 brothers.
Earl retired from N.G. Gilbert where he worked as a tree trimmer.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5234.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.