Carl Brenton Johnson, 68, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at his home.
He was born in La Porte on April 16, 1952, to Carl W. Johnson and Doris (Johnson) Eldridge.
Carl was an insurance estimator with State Farm Insurance Company for 20 years. Prior to that, he was owner and operator of CB’s Auto Body. He was a member of PRCU. Carl loved his Harleys. He also enjoyed boating and fishing on Pine Lake. Carl spent his retirement being active with his loving grandchildren.
Surviving are his daughter, Heidi (Andrew) Chalik of La Porte; 2 grandchildren, Travis and Victoria Chalik of La Porte; mother, Doris Eldridge; 2 sisters, Judy Blair of Dayton, Oh., and Stacy (Carson) Parker of Michigan City, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Wilfred “Bud” Eldridge; and stepson, Christopher Pieschala.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home with Pastor Rod Nielsen officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the service. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte.
Due to the recent Governor’s Order, anyone attending the visitation and/or service is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing of six feet. Also, the funeral home is limited to 50 people in the building at any given time. We kindly ask for your patience as we oversee these mandated guidelines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Heidi Chalik, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350, or to the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.