Joseph P. Biernacki, 89, of LaPorte, entered into eternal peace Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.
He was born Jan.1, 1928, in LaPorte to Carl and Rose (Sutor) Biernacki.
Joseph worked for 14 years for Allis-Chalmers and then for 30 years with the Whirlpool Corporation as a supervisor in maintenance before retiring. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and served on the parish council. He delivered Meals on Wheels and served on its board of directors. Joseph coached parochial school football, Little League baseball and Pony League baseball, and was a Cub Scout master.
On Nov. 18, 1950, he married Marie Pearson, who survives.
Joseph leaves many loving memories to be cherished by two sons, Joe (Cindy) Biernacki of LaPorte and Louis (Karen) Biernacki of LaPorte; sister, Helen Retek of South Bend, IN; brothers, Walter Biernacki of Eatontown, NJ, and Richard Zakowski of Northlake, IL; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Biernacki; sister, Sophie Biernacki; and brother, Casmir Biernacki.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at St. Peter Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Rev. Ian Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to LaPorte County Meals on Wheels, 620 Boston St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.