Frank Lakner

Frank Lakner, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 pm, Friday, October 30, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Frank was born on January 15, 1933, the son of the late Matthew and Mary (Horvath) Lakner. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, he married Janet DeSmet. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet; three children, Gregory A. (Jacquelyn) Lakner of Elkhart, Jan Marie (Richard) Hank of Granger, and Bradley F. (Alicia) Lakner of Springfield, IL; six grandchildren, Brittney (Tre) Raderstorf, Janee (Luke) Robertson, Grant Carlile, Brea (Grant) Peterson, Michael (Lynnette) Lakner and Celina Lakner; and five great grandchildren, Lilly Jackson, Ryleigh Peterson, Karsten Raderstorf, Bennett Peterson and Avery Raderstorf. He is also survived by a sister, Kathrine (John) Lockwitz of South Bend. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for NIPSCO as a Service Representative and retired in 1991 after over 30 years of service. He was an active member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Bremen and a member of the Bremen American Legion. Frank loved to golf and was in charge of the Men’s Golf League at Sprig-O-Mint for many years. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen, with Rosary to be recited at 7:30 pm, Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in St. Dominic Catholic Church, 803 W. Bike St., Bremen. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery with Military Honors. The family prefers memorials to St. Dominic Catholic Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com