Herbert R. Karner

"Ronnie"

Hammond

Herbert Ronald Karner, age 81, passed away on August 29, 2014 at Community Hospital, Munster, IN. He was a life-long resident of Hammond, IN. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Ruth Karner (nee Davis); sons, Herbert (Pamela) Karner, Norman F. Karner, and Christy Karner; daughters, Deborah (Joe) Perryman and Cindy Karner; son-in-law, Fred (Linda) Davis; brother, Norman A. (Patricia) Karner; and sister, Almira Hertzfeldt. Other survivors, who were the great joys of his life, are his loving 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren which include: Jill (Craig) Heldt, Robyn (Ken) Markos, David, Nikki, and Michael Karner; Jennifer (Bryan) Petsche, Daniel Perryman, Norma Sims, Melissa Perryman, Michael McGinley, David Davis, Timothy (Melissa) Davis, Sarah Davis, Rebekah Davis and great-grandchildren: Holly and hope Heldt, Melanie and Maverick Markos, Breanna Perryman, Collin Sims, Sophia, Brayton and Maddie McGinley, Zachary, Alex, Cameron, Gabriel, McKenzie, Arianna, Ethan, Carly, and most especially Ciarra Davis.

Herbert Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Bernice Karner; son, David Karner; and brothers, Richard and Jerome Karner.

A graveside service will be held on Friday September 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. directly at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville, IN.

Known as "Ronnie", Herbert Ronald was the retired part-owner of Almira's Pastry Shop, Inc. He was an expert baker for over 50 years. In retirement, Ronnie spent much time fishing, especially in Ely, Minnesota and was especially known for his realistic and beautiful taxidermy hobby. Friends and neighbors often sent him hunting and fishing specimens to be preserved. The Chicago Cubs have also lost one of their most ardent fans for he rarely missed a game. His lovely flower gardens were also the result of much of his attention. In spite of life-long deafness, he defeated the affliction with the joy in which he relished life.

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com