Earl L. Laker 78, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday September 23, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was born January 27, 1940 in Friendship, IN, son of the late Ernest Laker and Laura (Thomas) Laker.
He worked as a Central Office Technician for United Telephone Company of Indiana, retiring after over 45 1/2 years of service.
He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church of Aurora, where he also served as a trustee for many years and assisted in the planning and renovation of the new addition. He furthered his service to his community at the Friendship and Dillsboro Fire Departments. He ran a sideline business, Laker Sales and Service, which dealt in commercial two-way radios. In his younger years, he was a talented musician and played in a band at various events. He enjoyed dancing with his beloved wife and also enjoyed socializing and making new friends. He did not know a stranger. He had a subtle sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. He was passionate about his work in communications and leaves behind a legacy of integrity and adherence to the highest of moral values. He had a true servant's heart and always put others first. He loved people and they very dearly loved him.
Earl is survived by his loving spouse of almost 58 years Gayla M. (Thayer) Laker, two sons, Jeff (Diane) Laker of Madison, IN, Jerry (Melissa) Laker of Dillsboro, IN; four Granddaughters, Stacie (Tyson) Skinner of Madison, IN, Courtney Laker of Noblesville, IN, Kelsey (Boyd "Dickie") Smith, Britney Laker; five great-grandchildren, Van Skinner, Zane Skinner, Maylie Skinner, Asher Andres, Emmanuel Palaguachi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt, Irene Jacobs, and cousins, Glenn Jacobs, and Lendo Laker.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, September 27, 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the St. John Lutheran Church Aurora, 220 Mechanic St., Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the church at 2:00 pm following the visitation with Pastor Edward Davis officiating.
Internment will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Farmers Retreat, IN.
Contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church of Aurora or to the local Fire and EMS Departments. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
He was born January 27, 1940 in Friendship, IN, son of the late Ernest Laker and Laura (Thomas) Laker.
He worked as a Central Office Technician for United Telephone Company of Indiana, retiring after over 45 1/2 years of service.
He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church of Aurora, where he also served as a trustee for many years and assisted in the planning and renovation of the new addition. He furthered his service to his community at the Friendship and Dillsboro Fire Departments. He ran a sideline business, Laker Sales and Service, which dealt in commercial two-way radios. In his younger years, he was a talented musician and played in a band at various events. He enjoyed dancing with his beloved wife and also enjoyed socializing and making new friends. He did not know a stranger. He had a subtle sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. He was passionate about his work in communications and leaves behind a legacy of integrity and adherence to the highest of moral values. He had a true servant's heart and always put others first. He loved people and they very dearly loved him.
Earl is survived by his loving spouse of almost 58 years Gayla M. (Thayer) Laker, two sons, Jeff (Diane) Laker of Madison, IN, Jerry (Melissa) Laker of Dillsboro, IN; four Granddaughters, Stacie (Tyson) Skinner of Madison, IN, Courtney Laker of Noblesville, IN, Kelsey (Boyd "Dickie") Smith, Britney Laker; five great-grandchildren, Van Skinner, Zane Skinner, Maylie Skinner, Asher Andres, Emmanuel Palaguachi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt, Irene Jacobs, and cousins, Glenn Jacobs, and Lendo Laker.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, September 27, 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the St. John Lutheran Church Aurora, 220 Mechanic St., Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the church at 2:00 pm following the visitation with Pastor Edward Davis officiating.
Internment will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Farmers Retreat, IN.
Contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church of Aurora or to the local Fire and EMS Departments. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
Earl L. Laker 78, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday September 23, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was born January 27, 1940 in Friendship, IN, son of the late Ernest Laker and Laura (Thomas) Laker.
He worked as a Central Office Technician for United Telephone Company of Indiana, retiring after over 45 1/2 years of service.
He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church of Aurora, where he also served as a trustee for many years and assisted in the planning and renovation of the new addition. He furthered his service to his community at the Friendship and Dillsboro Fire Departments. He ran a sideline business, Laker Sales and Service, which dealt in commercial two-way radios. In his younger years, he was a talented musician and played in a band at various events. He enjoyed dancing with his beloved wife and also enjoyed socializing and making new friends. He did not know a stranger. He had a subtle sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. He was passionate about his work in communications and leaves behind a legacy of integrity and adherence to the highest of moral values. He had a true servant's heart and always put others first. He loved people and they very dearly loved him.
Earl is survived by his loving spouse of almost 58 years Gayla M. (Thayer) Laker, two sons, Jeff (Diane) Laker of Madison, IN, Jerry (Melissa) Laker of Dillsboro, IN; four Granddaughters, Stacie (Tyson) Skinner of Madison, IN, Courtney Laker of Noblesville, IN, Kelsey (Boyd "Dickie") Smith, Britney Laker; five great-grandchildren, Van Skinner, Zane Skinner, Maylie Skinner, Asher Andres, Emmanuel Palaguachi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt, Irene Jacobs, and cousins, Glenn Jacobs, and Lendo Laker.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, September 27, 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the St. John Lutheran Church Aurora, 220 Mechanic St., Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the church at 2:00 pm following the visitation with Pastor Edward Davis officiating.
Internment will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Farmers Retreat, IN.
Contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church of Aurora or to the local Fire and EMS Departments. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
He was born January 27, 1940 in Friendship, IN, son of the late Ernest Laker and Laura (Thomas) Laker.
He worked as a Central Office Technician for United Telephone Company of Indiana, retiring after over 45 1/2 years of service.
He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church of Aurora, where he also served as a trustee for many years and assisted in the planning and renovation of the new addition. He furthered his service to his community at the Friendship and Dillsboro Fire Departments. He ran a sideline business, Laker Sales and Service, which dealt in commercial two-way radios. In his younger years, he was a talented musician and played in a band at various events. He enjoyed dancing with his beloved wife and also enjoyed socializing and making new friends. He did not know a stranger. He had a subtle sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. He was passionate about his work in communications and leaves behind a legacy of integrity and adherence to the highest of moral values. He had a true servant's heart and always put others first. He loved people and they very dearly loved him.
Earl is survived by his loving spouse of almost 58 years Gayla M. (Thayer) Laker, two sons, Jeff (Diane) Laker of Madison, IN, Jerry (Melissa) Laker of Dillsboro, IN; four Granddaughters, Stacie (Tyson) Skinner of Madison, IN, Courtney Laker of Noblesville, IN, Kelsey (Boyd "Dickie") Smith, Britney Laker; five great-grandchildren, Van Skinner, Zane Skinner, Maylie Skinner, Asher Andres, Emmanuel Palaguachi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt, Irene Jacobs, and cousins, Glenn Jacobs, and Lendo Laker.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, September 27, 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the St. John Lutheran Church Aurora, 220 Mechanic St., Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the church at 2:00 pm following the visitation with Pastor Edward Davis officiating.
Internment will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Farmers Retreat, IN.
Contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church of Aurora or to the local Fire and EMS Departments. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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