Jeffrey John "Jeff" Dunk

Jeffrey "Jeff" John Dunk, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Jeff was born on March 26, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John and Laura "Ellen" (Day) Dunk.

Surviving are his sister, Jan Resler; daughters, Alison Dunk-Timm, Melissa (Steve) Nolan, Kristie Dunk-Jorgensen and Jamie (Dave) Beckman; son-in-law, Jason Timm; nine grandchildren, Connor Dwyer, Brianna Isaacson, Shannon Lasher, Tighe Jorgensen, Hudson Beckman, and Karter, Keegan, Kalvynn and Kade Timm; three great-granddaughters, Ottilie Alsher, Sophia Dwyer and Daniella Dwyer; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jonathan "Slam" Dunk; sister, Jeannine Bowell; brother-in-law, Harold Resler; as well as numerous friends.

Jeff was the owner of Ye Olde Pipe Shoppe for 45 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist of La Porte, the VFW, and various other clubs and organizations. Jeff enjoyed storytelling, pulling pranks and showcasing his humor. He was always up for a game of spoons or old maid to play with the grandchildren.

To meet Jeff Dunk was to love Jeff Dunk. He was a man equally comfortable in a tavern or a church, but especially a tavern. He was often found at barstool number one at his favorite local tavern. His kindness, generosity and good-natured personality won him more friends than he could count. To know him was to love him. As is on his tombstone, "Fun to be an American, fun to be a La Portean, fun is good!"

Jeff was notorious for purchasing everyone lottery tickets, from strangers to closest friends, in hopes of turning them into millionaires!

Jeff proudly served in the United States Army and was very patriotic.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at First United Methodist Church of La Porte with Pastor Tim Ahlemeyer officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Patton Cemetery.

A time of visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10 a.m. until the start of the service on Tuesday at the church.

To honor Jeff's patriotism, the family kindly requests that attenders wear their best red, white and blue attire. Please exclude political themes.

Memorial donations may be made to the La Porte Honor Guard c/o La Porte VFW, 181 McClung Rd., La Porte, IN 46350, or the First United Methodist Church of La Porte, 1225 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 46350.

Condolences may be shared with the family on www. cutlercares.com.