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Charles Schnable Obituary
Charles Kenneth "Ken" Schnable, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Ken was born March 5, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Charles Kenneth and Juanita (Jones) Schnable.
On Aug. 29, 1964, Ken married Eleanore A. "Ellie" Malec, in Terre Coupe, Indiana, who preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 2021.
He is survived by his two sons, K. Dirk (Amy Tomczak) Schnable and William Brook (Francisca Thompson) Schnable, both of La Porte; sister, Judith (Schnable) Whitaker of Hammond, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellie; infant daughter, Theresa Schnable; his parents; and sister, Kathleen (Schnable) Bachert.
Ken was the President of Schnable Alarm Systems, Inc.; a 32-year veteran of La Porte Fire Department, 16 years as Battalion Chief and four years as Fire Chief; owner of Juanita's Beauty Salon; and owner of Schnable's Software Solutions. He served in the United States Air Force from March 8, 1962, to March 8, 1966, and attained the rank of A/2C. He was a member of Knights of Columbus-Saint Michaels Council; The American Legion Post 83; Society of American Magicians; La Porte Eagles Arie 2439; Past President of La Porte Lions Club; and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in La Porte.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. followed by a Memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to La Porte Lions Club, P.O. Box 565, La Porte, Indiana, 46350.
Please share prayers, condolences and memories with the family at EsslingFuneralHome.com.
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