David M. Lahr, Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather; 74, of Rural Warren, Indiana, passed away at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on April 6, 1951, in Huntington, Indiana, to Cyril R. Lahr and Laura Stetzel Lahr, both of whom preceded him in death.

David was a lifelong resident of Huntington County and devoted his life to farming and agriculture. He graduated from Huntington North High School in 1969 and became a lifelong Huntington County farmer. In addition to farming, David worked as a semi driver and was associated with Lahrdale Trucking. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, a lifetime member of the Huntington County 4-H, and belonged to the Angus Association. David attended Lancaster Wesleyan Church.

David enjoyed attending the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, working with beef cattle, and making hay and straw. He was passionate about farming and livestock, and his love for agriculture shaped much of his life. He was also an avid sports fan who enjoyed cheering for the Green Bay Packers as well as Purdue and IU basketball. David consistently showed up as a supportive caring Grandfather for his granddaughters, Natalie and Sophia, at sporting events and dance classes.

On June 4, 2003, David married Kathy Stinson Lahr in Huntington County, and she survives.

He is also survived by his children, Nathan Briles (Veronica) of Warren and Kristi Carey of Huntington; his grandchildren, Natalie Briles, Sophia Briles, Arley Carey, and Adam Carey; two great-grandchildren, Sailor Carey and River Carey; his sister, Susan Eng of Hartland, WI; along with three nieces and one nephew.

Family and friends may gather from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel in Warren, Indiana. A funeral service to celebrate David's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lancaster Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Natalie and Sophia Education Fund.

The Glancy Family and staff is honored to serve the Lahr family.