Jack Merle McGinnis, Sr., 82, of LaPorte, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home.
Jack was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 30, 1933 to Joseph Melson and Alice Merle (Peiffer) McGinnis, Sr.
On May 9, 1959 in La Porte, he married Thelma Schoff who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his children, Jack (Dawn) McGinnis, Jr. of La Porte, JoAnne (Robert) Faught of Valparaiso, Walter (Congetta) McGinnis of La Porte, Thomas McGinnis of La Porte, and Mary Lou (David) Belcher, Sr. of Chapmanville, WV; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great, great-grandchildren; siblings, Earl (Carol) McGinnis of Michigan City, Robert (Pat) McGinnis of La Porte, Larry (Marge) McGinnis of New Buffalo, and Edna Poor of Middleburg, FL; several other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter and son, Betty and Don Paul Scheidel; and brothers, Joseph McGinnis, Jr., and Charles McGinnis.
Jack enjoyed woodworking, watching westerns, pot belly pigs, rabbits, gospel music, Elvis, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 PM on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Joe Shelton officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 1 pm until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Jack McGinnis c/o Jen Stout, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.