John Frank Fort, 66 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 5, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital after a courageous battle with ALS ( Lou Gherigs Disease).
John was one of three children born to the late Charles and Katherine (Pasilis) Fort on May 13, 1945 at home in North Judson, IN.
He worked at Modines for 25 years.
John was the beloved husband of Shirley Fort for 35 years. John will forever be remembered by his devoted brother Charlie, loving sister Mary Lou, beloved children Jonathan (Sara) and Jeremy, step children Don, Mike, and Melody, treasured grandchildren Monica, Haley, Eric, Jordan, and Aaron, great grandchildren Anna and Landon, along with countless other friends and family that were blessed to know him.
John touched the lives of many people and will forever be remembered.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday. June 9, 2011 at 6:00 PM with visitation from 4-6:00 PM at the Cutler Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later time in the Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family of John Fort C/O Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monore St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Please sign the online register book at www.cutlerfuneral.com