Charles E. Croach, Jr., age 74 of Dyer, IN passed away January 1, 2014. He is survived by daughter, Dawn (Jim Brilmyer) Croach of St. John, IN; two sons: Robert (Karyl) Croach of CA and Paul (Sherry) Croach of Highland; grandson, Brian Croach and granddaughter, Kimberly Croach both of CA; one sister, Yolanda (Bill Butler) of FL; many nieces and nephews; and loved by Mandi, Munchkin, and Boo. Preceded in death by his wife, Carol (nee Hausenfleck); parents: Charles and Margaret Croach Sr.; and aunt, Laura Spencer. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 6, 2014 at 9:00 AM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd. (two blocks south of Ridge Rd.), Highland, IN with Rev. Geraldine Colvin officiating. Burial Lowell Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Charles was a member of Unity Church of Northwest Indiana, a veteran of U.S. Navy, and retired from Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad (Blue Island, IL (yardmaster).