Deidre A. Crail, 65, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2023. She was born on December 7th, 1957, in La Porte to the late Donald A. (Doris) Hertzberg and Doreen (O’Connell) Hertzberg.
Deidre taught special education for 34 years in the Michigan City School Corporation. She was a member of I.S.T.A., Holy Family Parish, Saint Joseph Church, and enjoyed golf, having made a hole-in-one.
On June 12th, 1982, Deidre married Robert M. Crail who survives with their children, Chris (Stacey) Crail of Rolling Prairie, Michael Crail of Rolling Prairie; grandchildren, Taylor, Nolan, Ian, Natalie, Noah, and Ian; and siblings, David Hertzberg of Hawaii, Donald A. Hertzberg Jr of La Porte, Dennis (Anne) Hertzberg of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, Diane Schultz of Westfield, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews. A brother, Dan Hertzberg preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at Holy Family Parish, Saint Joseph Church, 109 C. Street, La Porte, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 or lupus.org
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Deidre’s life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.
