Arthur William Jaques, 68, of LaPorte, died Oct. 13, 2014, at his daughter’s home in Summerville, SC.
He was born April 19, 1946, in Providence, RI, to Arthur W. Sr. and Dorthy (Duclau) Jaques.
Arthur worked for 38 years for Indiana State Prison and also as a deputy marshal for the town of Westville, IN, and delivered newspapers for the Westville Indicator. He was a loving grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, camping and building campfires.
On April 26, 1972, he married Christine (Markiewicz) Jaques, who survives.
Also surviving are his beloved children, Gwendolyn (Tommy) Wilson of Michigan City, IN, Michelle Jaques of LaPorte and Jennifer (Christopher) Eich of South Carolina; grandchildren, Tommy Wilson III, Jaden Wilson, Brittney Vance, Bella Jaques, Nevaeh Eich, Keaton Eich, and Ryan Eich; two sisters, Margaret (James) Tibbs and Martha (Wayne) Marks; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Steven Vance; and brothers, Robert, Raymond and Howard Jaques.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the service. Burial will take place at noon Saturday at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Arthur Jaques c/o Christine Jaques, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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