Patrick Dale Thornberry

PATRICK DALE THORNBERRY ST. JOHN, IN Patrick Dale Thornberry, age 68, of St. John Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2014 at his residence with his loving wife of 49 years and family at his side. Patrick was born September 30, 1946, in Salem Illinois, to the late Ernest and Sarah (Bryant) Thornberry. On July 16, 1965 he married Ruth (Tiemens) Thornberry who survives. Also surviving are his children: David (Laura) Thornberry, Debra (Brent) Janke, Beth (Brian) Garner; grandchildren: Elyse (Shawn) Storie, Jane (Brandon) Brush, Benjamin Thornberry, Rebecca, Jonathon and Sara Janke, Bailey, Bella, Bryson, and Blake Garner. Also left to cherish his memory are his great grandchildren, Gavin and Ethan Storie, a sister, Karen (Willard) Gard, and sister-in- law, Sheila Tiemens. He was preceded in death by his dear friend and brother-in-law, Robert Tiemens. He gave thirty years of faithful service to Common Wealth Edison. After retiring, he worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation at the Crown Point station for 10 years. Patrick was also a volunteer fireman for 15 years at the Town of St. John Fire Department. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 S. Cline Ave.; Schererville, IN 46375). Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11 at Chapel Lawn with his son-in-law Pastor Brent Janke officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.chapellawnfuneals.com