Richard "Dick" Elmer McEnterfer, age 91, of La Porte, passed away on April 20, 2014 at his home.
He was born in Kingsbury, IN, on July 1, 1922 to Paul John and Zola (Noakes) McEnterfer.
Richard is survived by his beloved children, Richard P. (Sandy) McEnterfer, Sr. of La Porte, Joyce A. Bernacchi of La Porte, Jean A. (Larry) Bannwart of North Liberty, IN,and Roger A. (Sherry) McEnterfer of Westville, IN; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas "Steve" McEnterfer; sisters, Edythe Morrison, Anita Carson; half brothers, Gayle, Harold, and Louis Bluhm; grandson, Ryan McEnterfer; and great-granddaughter, Angel McEnterfer.
Dick was the owner of East Side Supply and Service Inc. He purchased East Side Garage which was located at 708 East Lincolnway, La Porte in 1946 from his aunt Noakes. In 1965, he purchased and moved his business to the former Cozy Cab, and later Athletic Shoe Factory located at 305 Detroit St., La Porte. On November 27, 1995, he sold the business and retired. Dick was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1130, a member of the American Legion Post 0083, a charter member of International Harvester Collectors Chapter #33, and Sunday Farmers.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Ron Devenport officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 and also from 12 PM until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place following the service on Thursday at Kingsbury Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mill Creek Baptist Church, 875 E. 200 S., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.
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He was born in Kingsbury, IN, on July 1, 1922 to Paul John and Zola (Noakes) McEnterfer.
Richard is survived by his beloved children, Richard P. (Sandy) McEnterfer, Sr. of La Porte, Joyce A. Bernacchi of La Porte, Jean A. (Larry) Bannwart of North Liberty, IN,and Roger A. (Sherry) McEnterfer of Westville, IN; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas "Steve" McEnterfer; sisters, Edythe Morrison, Anita Carson; half brothers, Gayle, Harold, and Louis Bluhm; grandson, Ryan McEnterfer; and great-granddaughter, Angel McEnterfer.
Dick was the owner of East Side Supply and Service Inc. He purchased East Side Garage which was located at 708 East Lincolnway, La Porte in 1946 from his aunt Noakes. In 1965, he purchased and moved his business to the former Cozy Cab, and later Athletic Shoe Factory located at 305 Detroit St., La Porte. On November 27, 1995, he sold the business and retired. Dick was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1130, a member of the American Legion Post 0083, a charter member of International Harvester Collectors Chapter #33, and Sunday Farmers.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Ron Devenport officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 and also from 12 PM until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place following the service on Thursday at Kingsbury Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mill Creek Baptist Church, 875 E. 200 S., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.