William Joseph Jurak

William Joseph Jurak, Sr. 80, of LaPorte, Indiana, formerly of Sawyer, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Woodland Manor in Elkhart.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM EST, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Pike Funeral Home, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106. Entombment will be at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, Indiana. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10-11 AM, prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Traditions Hospice, 3555 Park Place W., Suite 100, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Bill was born on November 25, 1943 in Chicago the son of the late William and Victoria (Havlicek) Jurak. He served the US Army, 101st Airborne Division. On June 29, 1965 he married the former Geraldine Linduska and she preceded him in death on May 17, 2009. He enjoyed dancing, flea markets, hunting, trap shooting and his Harley Davidson.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Jurak, whom he married on July 2, 2011; his sons: Bill Jurak, Jr. and Greg Jurak; Judy’s children: Shawn Bell, Troy Bell and Lisa Wallen; grandchildren: Amanda (Brian) Brumley, Sara (Caleb) Inman, Kevin, Kristina, and Keith Jurak, Melissa, Michelle, Amber, and Christina Bell, Kameron, Logan, Bailey, and Bryce Bell; a brother, Joe Jurak; and a sister, Janet Jichenor.

Bill was also preceded in death by a son, Danny Jurak. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman.