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William Neil

William Neil “Bill” Unger, Jr. 75 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020.  He was born July 3, 1944, in La Porte to William, Sr. and Billie Lorraine (Ott) Unger.  Bill retired from La Porte High School in the maintenance & mechanical department after many years of service. He had also been employed with Allis-Chalmers, Wirecraft, and Plimpton Press.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 1130 in La Porte.

 

Bill leaves behind a sister, Rebecca L. Werner, (husband Robert) of Union Mills, Indiana; and a brother, Robert G. Unger, (wife Pearl) of Mooresville, Indiana. A sister, Patricia Unger preceded him in death. 

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana 46350.

 

UPDATE FOR: William "Bill" Neil Unger Jr.  A Honor Guard Ceremony will be held at Pine Lake Cemetery at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the cemetery's West Lawn's Prairie.  This will be followed by a "Celebration Of Life" at LaPorte's V.F.W. Post 1130.  Food will be served at 12:30 pm.

 

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

 

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