Carl Brenton Johnson, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home. 

   

Carl was born in La Porte, IN, on April 16, 1952 to Carl W. Johnson and Doris (Johnson) Eldridge. 

 

Surviving are his daughter, Heidi (Andrew) Chalik of La Porte; 2 grandchildren, Travis and Victoria Chalik of La Porte; mother, Doris Eldridge; 2 sisters, Judy Blair of Dayton, OH and Stacy (Carson) Parker of Michigan City; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Wilfred "Bud" Eldridge; and stepson, Christopher Pieschala.

 

Carl was an insurance estimator with State Farm Insurance Company for 20 years.  Prior to that, he was the owner and operator of CB's Auto Body.  He was a member of PRCU.  Carl loved his Harley's.  He also enjoyed boating and fishing on Pine Lake.  Carl spent his retirement being active with his loving grandchildren. 

 

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

   

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation with Pastor Rod Nielsen officiating.

 

A time of visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

 

Due to the recent Governor's Order, anyone attending the visitation and/or service is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing of six feet.  Also, we are limited to 50 people in the building at any given time.  We kindly ask for your patience as we oversee these mandated guidelines. 

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Heidi Chalik, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN  46350 or to the donor’s choice.                                 

 

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.