Eugene Louis Satkoski, 88, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.
He was born June 17, 1931, in LaPorte to the late Louis and Mary (Saya) Satkoski.
Eugene was an assistant trust officer with 1st National Bank of LaPorte for over 30 years. He finished his career with Westville Correctional Center for 10 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Eugene served in U.S. Army and played in the Army band. He was a decades-long weekend musician in numerous bands.
On Sept. 20, 1958, Eugene married Deanne “Shelley” Bunde, who preceded him in death on July 21, 2019.
Eugene leaves behind a son, Paul Satkoski of LaPorte; a daughter, Karen Reed of Zionsville, IN; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Ana and Alex Reed; a sister, Norma Sass of LaPorte; and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte. Family and friends may gather at 9 a.m. in the funeral home on Saturday. Reverend Ian Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Parish, 109 C St., LaPorte, IN 46350, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.