Earl J. Cook

Earl J. Cook, age 101, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Earl is survived by his children: Tom Cook, Richard Cook, Geri Radkay, Mike Cook and Liz (AJ) Piskula; daughters-in-law: Rosemary Cook and Sandra Cook; grandchildren: Melissa (BJ) Houlding, Ashley Piskula, Josh Piskula, Julie Radkay, Tony Radkay, Mike Cook, Nikki Miller, Jeff Cook Tracey Estes, Dan Arnold, BJ Ray, Jason Cook, Kara Cook, Cory Cook, Jamie Cook, Kevin Cook, Christine Tippy, Steven Cook, Patrick Cook, Tom Cook, Jimmy Cook; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Earl was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Julia; parents: John and Elizabeth Cook; and children: Patrick, Charles, Judith and Joseph.

Earl was a WWII Veteran and worked 40 years on the railroad. He loved to travel in his younger years. Earl had a passion for gambling and his lottery tickets. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.

Visit Earl’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.