Alan L. Estrada, age 75, of Wheatfield, IN passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Alan is survived by his 5 children: Elaine (Mike) Makarowski of Spring Green, WI, Alan Estrada Jr. of Wheatfield, James (Diane) Wilson of Crown Point, Larry (Michelle) Wilson of Crown Point and Mike Wilson of Winamac, IN; grandchildren: Leah, Adam and Maddon Makarowski, Alan Estrada III, Taryn (Beau) Cooley, James (Kaitlin) Wilson, Sean Wilson, Kyle (Ashley) Wilson, Cameron, Ryan, Peter Nicholas, Julia, Sophia and Hannah Wilson and Haleah (Domanic) Heater; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Alan was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Janice Estrada; 2 sons: John and Jim Estrada; parents: Norberto and Dorothy Estrada; siblings: Marcela Flores, Ellen Ruehl, John Estrada, Bob Estrada, Butch Estrada, Dave Estrada and Norma Estrada.

Alan retired from LTV Steel as a Train Yardmaster and continued his love of trains into his retirement. He was a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. Alan enjoyed spending time gardening, watching western movies, and building & drag racing cars. He was a history buff, and a die-hard Bears and Cubs Fan. But his greatest joy in life was caring for others; he had a very big heart.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Geisen Funeral and Cremation Services, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM directly at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 200 E. 78th Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410 with Fr. Gerald Schweitzer officiating. Services will conclude at the church with cremation to follow. Burial of cremains will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, IN at a later date.

Due to COVID-19, restrictions in the Funeral Home include: social distancing at 6 feet, a maximum of 25 people at one time, and face masks will be required. Restrictions of social distancing and face masks will also apply in the Church, and seating will be limited.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Alan’s name to VNA Hospice of Valparaiso.

Visit Alan’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com (219) 769-3322.