George E. "Scoop" Wick

George E. “Scoop” Wick, 61, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on Monday, December 4, 2017.

George was born March 8, 1956 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to George E. Sr. and Lauretta (Walsh) Wick.

On February 14, 1981, he married Debbie Colburn who survives.

He retired from NRP Jones in April of 2017.  George enjoyed golf, bowling, and loved being outdoors.

George is survived by his wife, Debbie; a daughter Mandy (Brian) McCoy; a grandson, Ethan; four nieces, Suzanne, Lori, Denise and Jocelyn; a nephew, Brian; and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joan Eliyas; and a brother, Robert Wick.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte, Indiana 46350.

Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017 at the funeral home.  Family and friends may visit from 11:30-12:30 p.m. at the funeral home before the service. Reverend Daniel E. McDonald is officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 West State Road 2, LaPorte, Indiana 46350 or the Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Hwy 212, Michigan City, Indiana 46360.

Please share prayers, condolences, and memories with the family at Essling Funeral Home.com.

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