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Karl "Barney" Deak
June 21, 1936 - Nov. 13, 2020
SCHERERVILLE, IN -
Karl "Barney" Deak, age 84 of Schererville, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2020 while surrounded by his family.
Born June 21, 1936 to Charles and Helen Deak and raised in a loving household with siblings Margaret, Tom, and Bill Vahey alongside Veterans Park in East Chicago.
Karl is survived by sons; Sean (Angela), Terry (Veronica), Michael (Kristen), current partner Carol Pawloski; former wife Carol Smith; and was the proud grandfather of Zach of Lexington, Kentucky; Julia, Rachel, and Ethan of Columbus, Indiana; and Owen, Nathan, and Elise of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Karl was a graduate of St. Mary's School and Roosevelt High School in East Chicago, Colorado State College and Arizona State University. He was a dedicated English teacher at Hammond High School for almost 40 years and was awarded Outstanding Teacher Award during his tenure. Karl was a member of the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame and Indiana High School Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was also a passionate wrestling coach for 30 years at Hammond High. Karl took great pride in his career as teacher and a coach. His dedication to both reached a countless number of lives in the area as a result.
Karl was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Church in Hammond, and the Goodfellows Club of East Chicago. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and reader. Karl cherished his friendships and held a special place in his heart for the memories from the "Memphis 6" golfing trips he took later in life. He will be missed by his family, friends, and all those he touched during his life.
Friends are invited to meet with the family on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9:00 AM until time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM with Deacon Duane Dedelow officiating at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN 46324. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at (219) 845-3600 or visit our web site at www.lahaynefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a scholarship fund for Hammond students in the name of Karl Deak at: The Legacy Foundation 370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100 Merrillville, IN 46410 https:/legacyfdn.org.
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Jon Sienkiewicz
August 24, 2024
Mr. Deak was my wrestling coach (along with Mr. Don Clark) for four years at HHS. He was a remarkable and inspiring man who taught me many things I still use later in life. There was a rumor that his full name was "Karl Arthur Edward Deak,' obviously spelling "D-E-A-K" backwards. The world needs more men like Mr. Deak.
Matt Vuxinic
June 25, 2021
Barney was instrumental in causing me to attend Colorado State College way back in 1958. He was also my best man in Denver in 1964. Every time I was back in the Region to see family we got together , went golfing and to the Odd fellows Club. He was truly one of a kind. Best wishes and condolences to the boys and their families.
Melinda (Lamp) Wallace
June 24, 2021
My sympathy to Mr. Deak´s family, especially his sons. Mr. Deak was my English teacher for my Freshman and Senior years. One day in his class was more valuable than 100 with another teacher. Mr. Deak´s teaching greatly influenced me as a teacher and I channeled him many times while teaching grammar and writing to 6th graders. He made the world a better place. Rest in peace.
Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne
June 24, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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