Alvin W. Kreske Sr., 94, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019.
Alvin was born Nov. 10, 1924, in LaPorte County to Henry and Josephine (Mrozinski) Ksycki.
On July 1, 1944, Alvin married Anne Tyskowski, who preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 1999.
Alvin retired from Modine Manufacturing after 30 years of service in the maintenance department. He also was a motor carrier for the Herald-Argus for 40 years and he owned Al’s Radiator Shop. Alvin graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago and attended Alexian Brothers University in Chicago until he was drafted into the United States Navy, where he served in World War II as a medic. He was a member of St. John Kanty Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society and the Men’s group.
Alvin is survived by a daughter, Sharon Luera of Hudson Lake, IN; a son, Dennis (Cindy) Kreske of Rolling Prairie, IN; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a sister, Martha Fetterer; two brothers, Edward and Chester Kreske; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time Tuesday, Feb. 19, at St. John Kanty Catholic Church, Rolling Prairie. Family and friends may visit from 9-10 a.m. prior to the Mass at the funeral home. Rev. Michael Heimer will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John Kanty Cemetery, Rolling Prairie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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