Dennis Robert Goers, age 79, of La Porte, IN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2015. He was born on January 14, 1936 at Holy Family Hospital in La Porte, IN to Robert G.and Mahala (West) Goers. On September 17, 2003, Dennis married his sweetheart, Grace E. Pugh after 20 years of courting.
He is survived by his wife, Grace E. Goers of La Porte, IN; a son, Jeffery B. Goers of California; stepchildren, Linda (Tim) Howell, Douglas (Laurie) Kiger, and Robert Kiger all of La Porte; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bruce W. Goers.
Dennis graduated from La Porte High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy for 21 years, retiring as a medic. In 1994, he retired as a paramedic from La Porte County E.M.S. after 20 years of dedicated service.
He was the first paramedic to retire in the state of Indiana. Dennis was a member of the American Legion Post #83 and attended First United Methodist Church, both in La Porte. He loved traveling the world with Grace and playing cards and board games with their friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 12 PM. Rev. Evan Lash will officiate. Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery, La Porte.
Family and friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of the noon service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN or to La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 West State Road 2, La Porte, IN.
Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com