Harvey F. Lanning

Harvey F. Lanning, 85, of Schererville, IN passed away Monday, July 16. Harvey was born on April 10, 1933 in Black Oak (Gary), Indiana to Harvey King and Minnie Bell Lanning, both deceased. Harvey is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia Atkinson (David) and Celeste Smith (Larry) and grandchildren: Joshua T. Atkinson, Martin V. Atkinson and Porter A. Smith. He is preceded in death by Iris, his loving wife of 59 years; his infant twin daughters, Mary & Marcia; his brothers and sister. Friends are invited to meet with the family Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 9:30 am to 11:30 a.m. (Firefighter Honor Ceremony at 11:00 a.m.) at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. immediately following the visitation at the funeral home with Rev. Tim Powers officiating. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point, IN. Harvey is a long-time veteran of the Schererville and New Elliott Fire Departments with over 50 years of service. He is a retired member of the United Steel Workers with service at Youngstown, J & L and LTV Steel. Prior to marriage, Harvey served our country as a Corporal in the US Army. Harvey enjoyed camping with the NCHA, square dancing, wintering in Texas, watching NASCAR races, rooting for the Cubs, driving his Ford pick-up truck and spending time with his beloved cat, Kia.