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Wayne Wallskog Obituary

WAYNE R. WALLSKOG VALPARAISO, IN Wayne R. Wallskog, age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011. He was born on October 23, 1935 in Grovertown IN, Koontz Lake to the late Nestor and Clara (nee Fredrickson) Wallskog. Wayne was a resident of Valparaiso for 31 years (formerly of North Judson, IN), a 1953 graduate of Knox High School, and was a Turn Foreman for Bethlehem Steel Company for 30 years, retiring in 1997. Wayne is survived by his wife, Patricia (nee Hyatte) Wallskog of Valparaiso, IN; children: Steven Wallskog of Portage, IN, Kimberly Wallskog of Valparaiso, IN, and Kevin (Beth) Wallskog of Rochester, IN; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Ruth; and brother, Glen (Carol) Wallskog of Culver, IN. Preceded in death by his parents; and brother Ralph Wallskog. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 N. Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN with Rev. Michael Porter officiating. Interment, Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Friends may call at the Dykes Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc. (219) 462-3125.

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Published by The Times on Jul. 5, 2011.

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July 12, 2011

Dear family,
We loved, lost, and cherished the good times with Daddy Wayne. May God watch over and protect us all from the evils of this old world. With love, Mary, Kevin (KC), and Kandice Wallskog

Alberta Suggs

July 7, 2011

Steven, may the Lord bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Denise Trusty

July 5, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved loss! My prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends. God Bless!

Vicky (Eichelberger) Dean

July 5, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss, Kevin. May the Lord bless you and keep you always.

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