Gary Fred Huskey, 75, of La Porte, went to heaven with his Lord and Savior at 1:55 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Those of us who has accepted Christ as our personal Lord and Savior said “So Long” to him not “Good-Bye.”

 

He was born May 4, 1946, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, to Fred and Willa Bell (Newman) Huskey.

 

Gary honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He had a deep love for his family and his country.

 

On December 2, 1967, in Galveston, Indiana, he married Karen (Crockett) Huskey, who survives.

 

Also surviving are his four children, Brenda (Tim) Winski of Chesterton, Natalee (Dave) Wintek of Granger, Stephen (Amy) Huskey of Westville and Brittany Huskey of La Porte; five fabulous grandchildren, Eli Winski of New York, Sam and Sofia Winski of Chesterton and Emmit and Caleb Wintek of Granger.

 

Preceding in death were his parents.

 

A funeral celebrating his life will held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 4, 2021 at Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 with Pastor Samuel Geckler officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021 and from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday, October 4, 2021 at the funeral home. A masonic ceremony will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte.

 

Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, 46383 in memory of Gary Fred Huskey.