On Jan. 31, 1953 in La Porte he married Marilyn Ann “Mona” Schutz, who survives.
Also surviving are his daughters, Laurie (Mark) Strojny and Vickie (John) Partain, both of La Porte, and Paula (Chris) Heagy of Louisville, Ky.; sons, Robert (Roxy) Pavey of La Porte, Thomas (Stacey) Pavey and Michael (Julie) Pavey, all of La Porte; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terrence Pavey; three great-grandchildren, Cohen, Brody, and Jacob Pavey; and brother, DeWayne Pavey.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. with Rev. Benjamin Crostreet officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Patton Cemetery. All attendees are required to wear a face mask.
Funeral services will be streamed live on the following FACEBOOK pages: Laurie Pavey Strojny and Kim Olivarez.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Share Foundation with the Handicapped Inc. Endowment Fund, Unity Foundation, 422 Franklin St., Suite C., Michigan City, Ind. 46360.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.