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Jack Tapper Obituary
Jack R. Tapper, age 78 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra; four children: Lynnette (Joseph Redelman) Mills, Jackie Andrews, Jack Tapper, Jr., Christine (Eric) Koczur; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Terry Tapper; best friends, Grant and Sandy Fussell; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Gertrude Tapper; brother, Freddie Tapper; two great-grandchildren. Jack worked at NIPSCo and was the owner of Ameratronic Industries. He was an avid bowler and golfer, Cubs and Blackhawks fan, and loved to travel...especially to Hawaii. Private services were held for the family. Arrangements entrusted to Pruzin Brothers Funeral and Cremation Service, Portage. Memorials preferred to VNA Hospice, Valparaiso. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneral service.com
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Jerry & Patty Hauber
August 10, 2016
Sorry to hear Jack passing our prayers go out to Sandy and Family he will be missed by so many.
Jerry & Patty Hauber
Lynn
August 7, 2016
Love you and miss you dad.
Lynn
August 7, 2016
Love and miss you dad.
Mary Jo Hopkins
August 7, 2016
Sandy, I just read that Jack had passed. I'm so sorry & send my deepest sympathies to you & your family.
Christine Koczur
August 7, 2016
Love you Dad
mary lee
August 7, 2016
sandy, i was so sad to hear about jacks passing. i know his last years were kinda rough. you were a great wife, and led him to heaven. you loved him, he loved you,simple, .in the end that's what matters love to lynne , jackie , jay. your sister-in law kitty
August 6, 2016
And all the things you ask in prayer, having faith, you will receive Matthew 21:22.
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