Timothy R. Sandy

Timothy R. Sandy, 72, of La Porte, Indiana entered into eternal peace Tuesday, February 7, 2017.  Tim was born August 11, 1944 in La Porte to Robert and Kathryn (Robertson) Sandy.  

On July 1, 1972 Tim married Rayetta (Baud).  Tim leaves many loving memories to be cherished by his wife, Rayetta; a daughter, Barbara (Jeff) Roczniak of Manteno, Illinois; a son, Kirk Sandy of Shelbyville, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Joy and Ashley “Sandy” Reed, Robert, Henry, Shyanne, Brianne, and Haley Roczniak; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Daniel (Raynell) Sandy and Michael Sandy all of La Porte; and several nieces and nephews.   

Tim was a safety manager for American Kendra Rubber Company in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and had taught in the Fire Science Department at Ivy Tech in Gary, Indiana, and worked as a guard at the Michigan City State Prison.  He graduated from La Porte High School in 1962, and served during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Airforce.  He was a member of the Volunteer Firefighters Association, and served on the Springfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, having served as a Battalion Chief during his 35 years on the department.   

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana, where a Parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m., followed by an Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association service.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at St. Peter Catholic Church with Reverend Ian Williams officiating.  Burial will follow in Pine Lake Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, 7111 N. 300 West, Michigan City, Indiana 46360.

Please shares memories and condolences with the family at Essling Funeral Home.com.

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