John "Jack" M. Photenhauer

John M. Photenhauer "Jack", age 77, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl; his sons: Erik (Holly) of Los Angeles, Troy Butler (Kim, Payton and Wes Lewis) Rensselaer; daughters: Kayle Gatz (Chuck), Dyer, Kelly Butler, Hammond; grandsons: Ryan Butler (Hannah Sheldon) and Levi Photenhauer; granddaughters: Zoe, Sasha and Roxy Photenhauer; sister, Marguerite Peterson; brother, Robert Kahl (Mary Louise); former daughter-in-law, Kim Butler; brother-in-law, Wayne Duncanson (Jane); numerous nieces and nephews in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Gertrude Photenhauer; brothers, Ken Kahl (Lucille), Jim (Diane), Joe and Donnie Photenhauer. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice of NW Indiana Hospice team (Vicky, Glenda, America, Anna and Janice) for the wonderful care that Jack received. A special thanks to his wonderful caregiver Pam Mendoza and other previous caregivers Gloria, Ken and Monic. Jack was born in Menominee, MI. He graduated from Menominee H.S. in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Neosho. He was the founder and past president of the Association of Gunner's Mates. He was retired from the Hammond National Insurance Company and formerly employed at Prudential Insurance Company. Jack was a 5th Degree Black belt in Karate and taught at the Hammond YMCA and various regional karate schools. Jack was a former member of the Hammond Jaycees and a Hammond Optimist Member. He was also a former member of the Chicagoland Corvair Owners Association. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (time of service). Friends may celebrate Jack's life at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., Schererville, IN. A military service honoring Jack will be performed by Navy Veterans. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Unity Hospice of Northwest Indiana LLC, 8407 Virginia St, Merrillville, IN 46410 or the Alzheimer's Association, 8679 Connecticut Merrillville, IN 46410. Please visit: www.chapellaawnfunerals.com