Douglas Creed, age
86 of Chesterton, IN, formerly of LaPorte, IN, passed away on June 7, 2016.
He was born on April 12, 1930 in Robinson, IL, to Elmer and Mary J.
(Thompson) Creed.
Doug is survived by
one daughter, Pam; and former wife and friend, Ruthanne Creed of Texas.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; two sisters, and three brothers. Also in 1981, he lost
the love of his life, Barbara J. Creed to a brain aneurysm.
Doug was very
active in the Moose Lodge 1623 and was awarded “The Pilgrim Degree of Merit”
in 2000. He served in the U.S. Army and Marine Corp. Doug retired from
Berkel Inc., LaPorte, IN, in 1992, with 30 years of service.
Per Doug’s request,
there will be no service or visitation. Arrangements were made with Edmonds
& Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304. Cremation services
provided by Heritage Crematory, Portage, IN.