DVM Donald W. Lonker Obituary
In loving memory of DVM Donald W. Lonker (Medicine Lodge, Kansas), born in Wichita, Kansas, who departed this world on September 29, 2024 at the age of 88. DVM leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvah Lonker and Mildred Lonker (Nelson); his great-grandparent Herefords; his son Kirk; his brother Jim Lonker; his sister-in-law Bobbie Lonker; his parents-in-law, Granville and Virgie Lewis; and his siblings-in-law, Jim Lewis and Sherri Lewis.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Jean Lonker (Lewis) of Medicine Lodge; his children, Elizabeth Forsyth (Brad) of Medicine Lodge, Clint Lonker (Tammy) of Medicine Lodge, Brent Lonker (Serena) of Fresno, Andrea Fisher (John) of Medicine Lodge, Uli Leisch (Caro) and Diego Vera; his grandchildren, Wendy Gwennap (Jesse) of Sutton, Danielle Waller (Luke) of Strong City, Mathew Forsyth (Carrie) of Medicine Lodge, Sean Forsyth of Medicine Lodge, Mallory Powers (Kyle) of Manhattan, Courtney Lonker of Medicine Lodge, Brooklyn Loder (Ethan) of Olathe, Torrey Lonker (Mott Asuma) of Manhattan, Taryn Lonker of Wichita, Luke Fisher (Brooklyn) of Medicine Lodge, Kirk Fisher of Medicine Lodge, Jake Fisher of Medicine Lodge, Elena and Noah Leisch of Germany; his great grandchildren, Hannah Chaon, Noah Gwennap, Gabe Gwennap, Landry Forsyth, Merritt Forsyth, Locke Forsyth, Clayton Forsyth, Brecklynn Forsyth, Rhett Forsyth, Kasold Powers, Huxley Powers and Bo Loder; his sister-in-law Judi Lewis; his nieces and nephews, Dale Lonker (Jodi), John Lonker (Mary), Jason Lewis (Lindsay), Jamie Lonker and Summer Henry (Brandon); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Chris and Oli Stroehla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated for Medicine Lodge Methodist Church and Watchman Evangelism Ministries, a ministry of his dear friend Rob Schmutz.
