Jerry M Mauk

Jerry M. Mauk age 80, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Jerry G. Mauk, Jeff (Beth) Mauk, Jenny (Jeff) Popka, Joel (Lori) Mauk and Julie (Chuck) Gregory; daughter in law, Dixie Pineda; stepson, Gerald (Rose) Pineda; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; siblings, twin brother, Larry (Grace) Mauk, sister, Diana (Dan) Barth and brother, Denzil (Carol) Mauk; brother in law, Bob Ham and former wife and best friend, Carolyn Mauk. Preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite 'Linda' Mauk; grandson, Jeremiah Mauk; great grandson, Tristan Popka; stepson, Doug Pineda; sister, Barbara Ham. Jerry was born May 25, 1938 in Casey, IL to the late Zebert and Mona Mauk and was a 1957 graduate of Hammond Tech in Hammond, IN. He retired from Inland Steel with 30 years of service as an EMT. Jerry was an avid Cubs and Blackhawks fan, loved gardening and ice cream. Jerry and Linda enjoyed several years of retirement in Central Florida. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Jerry was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN) with Pastor Denzil Mauk officiating. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Bible Church 15327 Cline Avenue Lowell, IN 46356.