Harry Lake, Sr.

Harry E. Lake, Sr. November 19, 1937-January 4, 2015 Mr. Harry E. Lake, Sr., 77, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday January 4, 2015 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born November 19, 1937 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Harry Lake and Carlotta (Cottrell) Lake. Harry worked as a machinist for twenty-five years at Allis Chalmers. He was a veteran of the US Army. Harry loved to play cards, telling jokes, and gambling. He also enjoyed watching the Cubs, and Chicago Bears. He was a very sociable person. Harry especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. He is survived by his son, Harry (Kate) Lake, Jr. of Michigan City, IN; two daughters, Melissa (Mike) Krueger of Michigan City, IN, Tina (Greg) Swan of Mishawaka, IN; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Dale Lake of La Porte, IN, Tom Lake of CO; many nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, son, Stephen Lake, brother, Jim Lake, half-sister, Margaret Morrissoe, and half-brother, Don Shelley. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 1:00 pm, until time of service. A Memorial Service will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday January 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Cremation will take place. A Military Service will be conducted by the LaPorte American Legion Post #83 and the LaPorte V.F.W. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor's Choice. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Harry E Lake, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.