Arthur Eugene Loomis Jr.

Arthur Eugene Loomis, Jr. Arthur Eugene Loomis, Jr., age 96, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 22, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, IN, due to complications from congestive heart failure. Art was born on March 22, 1921 to Arthur and Rosella Loomis, in Hammond, IN, 3rd oldest of five children. He graduated from Hammond Tech High School. Art served in the U.S. Navy in WWII as a metal smith. While stationed at Palmyra Islands, South Pacific, he was baptized by the Navy Chaplain, Fr. Kolick. Months after his discharge, he married his beautiful bride, Betty Gregas in 1946. At Art's request, Fr. Kolick married Art and Betty at All Saints Church in Hammond, IN. They moved from Hammond, IN to Crown Point, IN to start their business, Loomis HTG and Air Conditioning. Art worked for many decades providing quality service to the Lake County area, while providing and caring for his family. Art was passionately involved with the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Stritch Council #4620 of Crown Point, IN and Abraham Lincoln Assembly #235. He was passionate about golf. Art traveled the U.S. and abroad enjoying his game. He was a Ranger at Oak Knoll Golf Course. Many friendships were created. Art has been a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and altar boy for many years. Art leaves behind seven children: Lynn Wigmore of Crown Point, IN, Kathy (Fred) Shivalec of Chesterton, IN, Art (Linda) Loomis of Crown Point, IN, Ron (Teresa) Loomis of Crown Point, IN, Rick (Lynn) Loomis of Greensboro, NC, Jim (Shawn) Loomis of Crown Point, IN, and Lori (Tony) Summers of Vanc, WA; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bert Loomis; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty Loomis; parents: Arthur and Rosella Loomis; brothers: George and Ray Smith; sister, Adeline Loomis. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307. Funeral Prayers will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:15 AM at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, Crown Point, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN 46307. Services will conclude at the church, with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Gibault Children's Services, 6401 South US Hwy 41, Terre Haute, IN 47802. View directions and sign the online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com (219) 663-2500.