KARL RICHARD PESICK

Karl Richard Pesick, age 80, of South Whitley, IN passed away at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester.Born on March 27, 1932 in Cook County, Chicago, IL, he was the son of John and Blanche (Petrovic) Pesick.

He lived in Illinois then moved to South Whitley, IN in 2006.He graduated from Lane Tech High School, Chicago with the Class 1950,and attended college for two years.On October 21, 1974 he married Linda D. Hon at Chicago, IL.He served in United States Navy from 1952-1956.He was employed at Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights, IL, Sears Security Guard, Orland Park, IL., Marquet National Bank, Orland Park, IL and Auxiliary Police Department, Park Forrest, IL.He was a member of Turning Point Church, South Whitley, IN.

Survivors include his wife, Linda D. Pesick of South Whitley; 6 children, Steven Karl (Amy) Pesick of Olympia Fields, IL; Karen R. (Charles) Overton of Rockford, IL; Tammi L. (David) Wagoner of Warsaw, IN; Jason A. (Deborah) Pesick of Columbia City;Melaina D. (Jason) Charleston of Steger, IL; Zachary J. Pesick of Camp Zama, Japan; 3 sisters, Rosemary Demkovich of Whiting, IN; Cathy Chester of Mt. Prospect, IL; Victoria Drain of Mt. Prospect, IL; 9 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sonia Pesick and brother, John Pesick.

Visitation is 2:30 - 4 p.m. with funeral service following calling at 4:30 p.m. Sunday May 20, 2012 at the Peabody Retirement Home Chapel, North Manchester, IN.Pastor Mark Pratt officiating.Burial at Veteran's Cemetery, Marion, IN.Memorial gifts may be given inMr. Pesick's memory to Turning Point Church or the Alzheimers Association..Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.