Frank Lile

Frank W. Lile, Sr. November 10, 1954-April 5, 2014 Mr. Frank W. Lile, Sr., 59, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday April 5, 2014 in La Porte. He was born November 10, 1954 in Knox, Indiana.. Frank was the owner and operator of Lile's Auto Clinic for 27 years. He was active in Lile Racing #93, at the South Bend Motor Speedway, Plymouth Speedway, and New Paris Speedway. He was involved in ASA Racing as a crew member for Tony Raines. He reestablished Lile Racing with his son Frankie driving Car #94, he was crew chief and mechanic and they had won 3 Championships in a row 1998, 1999 and 2000 at the South Bend Speedway. He was working with Mike Freese with his racing career. Frank was heavily involved in cycling and had ran in 26 marathons, He really enjoyed walking along the beaches in Florida. On April 15, 1978, in LaPorte, IN, he married Karen (DeLisle) Lile who survives. He is also survived by his daughter - Christina (Adam) Howland of La Porte, IN; son - Frankie (Valerie) Lile, Jr. of La Porte, IN; mother, Virginia Bates of Kingsbury, IN; 1 grandchild - Ryleigh Lile of La Porte, IN; 1 brother - Jeff Lile; 6 sisters - Connie Lile, Pattie (Bob) Young, Lorie Smutzer, Paula (Bill) Stowe, Darla Bates, LeeAnn (Norm) Daisy; many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. There will be no services. Cremation will take place. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Family of Frank W. Lile, Sr. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frank W. Lile please visit our Sympathy Store.