Vernon Elmer “Jim” Laue, 82, of LaPorte, died Friday, May 30, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Dec. 1, 1931, in Randolph, WI, to Elmer Carl William and Minnie (Bahr) Laue.
Vernon worked as an administrator for the Indiana Department of Correction. He was a member of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church and his local Parkinson’s support group. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War, and was stationed in England for three years. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin and worked as a banker for several years in Rolling Prairie. He and his family were part owners of a golf course in New Carlisle between his years as a banker and a correction officer. Vernon was a lifelong Packers and Cubs fan and a recent Brewers fan. He enjoyed fishing at his cabin in Eagle River WI, painting, drawing, and most of all being with friends and family. His greatest passion was his family, whom he loved more than anything.
On Sept. 3, 1955, in Beaver Dam, WI, he married Miriam “Sue” Gail Larson, who survives.
Also surviving are his beloved children, Steve (Pam) Laue of LaPorte, Stuart (Sandra) Laue of Henderson, NV, and Karen (Jeff) Drudi of Traverse City, MI; six grandchildren, Eric Laue of Milwaukee, WI, Kristin Laue of Alaska, Amanda Laue of LaPorte, Ian Laue of LaPorte, Sean (Mei) Laue of Surprise, AZ, and Alexa Drudi of Traverse City, MI; siblings, Kenneth (Carol) Laue and Gordon (Gwen) Laue, both of Beaver Dam, WI; sister-in-law, Minnie Laue of Beaver Dam; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Mervin Laue and Bernice Schultz; and an infant son, James Robert Laue.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be taking place and will be announced at a later date. A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, PO Box 187, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371; or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 1800 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.