John F. Noveroske Sr

John F. Noveroske Sr, 88, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.

John was born on September 4, 1935, in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Clement and Anne (Prybella) Noveroske.

On June 14, 1958, John married Sheila Severs who preceded him in death on June 20, 2022.

John was a sheet metal worker with Local #20 Sheet Metal Workers Union for 45 years. He was employed by Dye Plumbing and Heating/Dye Mechanical for 37 1/2 years where he was a Sheet Metal Division Manager for 25 years. He served his country in the Naval Reserves and then in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church where he was an usher, money counter, and head of the Building and Maintenance. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1542 where he played cards, and was a member of their golf, bowling, and pool league. 

John and Sheila were avid card players and loved playing Pinochle with their local friends. They were Winter Texans for 17 years where they made many lifelong friends. In Texas they acquired their little dog Skipper who will miss them both dearly.

John is survived by his children, Douglas (Joan) Noveroske of Michigan City, John Noveroske Jr. of La Porte, Judith (Kerry) Ginther of Rolling Prairie, Gary (Diane) Noveroske of La Porte, Patrick (Jennifer) Noveroske of Union Mills; grandchildren, Toni, Kyle, Amanda, Ashley, Emmily, Tyler, Hannah, Drew, Spencer, Holly, Violet, Max, Lucas, and Vivienne; great-grandchildren, Colton, Mackenzie, Jaxon and Julian, and Jayce; a brother, Paul (Reathel) Noveroske Sr. and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sheila; grandson Duston Noveroske; and a great-grandson, Levi Pattengale.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.  A Parish Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Catholic Church. Reverend Nate Edquist will officiate. Family and friends may gather at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home prior to the Mass. 

Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Catholic Church, 1101 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, Indiana 46350.

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