Dwight Byrl Lingenfelter

Dwight Byrl Lingenfelter, age 72, and formerly of Terre Haute, IN passed away on Friday, August 13 ^th , 2021 in Rochester, IN.  He was born October 23 ^rd , 1948 in Terre Haute to Robert J. Lingenfelter and Ruth Pauline Jarrett Lingenfelter.  He grew up with two brothers Steve and John. He married Katherine Lynne Custer on July 27 ^th , 1967 and they had been married 54 years. He was the father of two sons,  Erich (wife Missy) and Lyle (wife Cana).  He has 12 grandchildren, Kaelyn, Kassidy, Mick, Karsten, Chad, Kovenant, Kinley, Kalvary, Kristianna, Karah, Khloe, and Kaden.

Dwight was a 1966 Graduate of Wiley High School.  He was well known as a cabinet and countertop maker who worked many years for American Tile, Mike Heyen, and later opened his own shop Lamination Creations. It often seemed he could make anything out of wood. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and spending time with family. He was a fan of muscle cars and loved to hear the roar of a well running engine. He enjoyed watching football, was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and even volunteered time as a youth football coach.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents,  and brother, John.  He is survived by his immediate family, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 23, 2021 in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25 ^th , with Pastor Ric May officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.  Visitation is scheduled prior to services from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the funeral home.  If friends should so desire, memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter. Funeral information and tributes may be found at www.callahanandhughes.com .