Elmer Chester “Bo” Sydow Jr., 70, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Life Care Center of Michigan City, IN.
He was born July 27, 1944, in Michigan City to Elmer Chester Sr. and Delores Lena (Schnick) Sydow.
Bo was a proud U.S. Marine veteran who served honorably in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He loved flowers and had a large garden. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.
On Aug. 26, 1986, he married Toni Rae (Melnyk-Marshall) Sydow, who preceded him in death in 2005. They shared life together for 28 years.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Tim Sydow.
Surviving are his son, Rob (Stacie) Sydow of Midlothian, VA; daughter, Lore Sydow of Grandview Heights, OH; stepdaughters, Christine Marshall of Rolling Prairie, IN, and Shellie (Don) Marshall Clemons of Michigan City; stepson, Todd (Charity) Marshall of Michigan City; grandchildren, Andrew Sydow, Elise Sydow, David Sydow, Taylor Whiting, and Japheth Marshall; brother, Gene (Shirley) Sydow of Michigan City; sisters, Patricia (Louis) Jacobucci, Kaye (Garry) England, Shirley Howard and Deborah (Mark) Andresen; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.