John Walter Wacnik, age 72, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Highland, IN and Sarasota, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.  John was a graduate of Mendel Catholic High School, Class of 1958 and Ohio State University. He was a member and Training Instructor for Sheet Metal Union Local 20; was a Certified Welding Inspector; and a member of PAL-Political Action League.  His jobs included, Jr Toy; Union Tank; Gravers; Woodmar Welding; the Sheet Metal Workers, Local 20 and the National Training Fund.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Joseph Wacnik.  He is survived by his wife, Sharon Wacnik; his daughters, Justine W. (Roger B.) Ward and Jacquelyn Wacnik, and son Brian Wacnik.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN.  Rev. Peter Muha officiating.

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