Ernest Leazer Jr.,
age 89 of Porter, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
He was born in
Chicago, IL, to Ernest and Irene (Schneider) Leazer.
He is survived by
his wife, Priscilla; sons, Gregory (Leslie) Leazer of Tempe, AZ, Jeffrey
(Karen) Leazer of Arlington Heights, IL, James (Angela) Leazer of Des
Plaines, IL, John (Ann) Leazer of Mt. Prospect, IL, Richard (Melinda) Leazer
of Howell, MI, William (Kristen) Leazer of Jefferson, MD, Jason(Barbara)
Thomas of Spring Grove, IL, and Joel (Lisa) Thomas; daughter, Jennifer
(Robert) Wisniewski of Schaumburg, IL; brother, Kenneth (Bonnie) Leazer; and
23 grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by his parents and sister, Myrtle Leazer.
Ernest played in
the minor league for the Cubs during the 1940’s. He enjoyed traveling,
beaches, and sunshine. Ernest will be deeply missed by his family and
friends.
Visitation will be
held on Friday, December 11, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with
service to follow at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton,
IN, 46304. Cremation will be performed by Heritage Crematory, Portage, IN.
In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to the VNA Hospice, 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN
46383.