John P. Etter, age 92 of Munster, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023.  He is survived by his six children, Catherine (Joseph) Waite, Carol (John) Wise, Jack (Chizu) Etter, Amy (Dave) Reichmuth, Wendy (Matt) Przybyl and Barbara Etter; grandchildren, Adam (Carla) Waite, Kimberly (Brock) Shank, Nicholas Wise, Max Wise, Lauren Przybyl, Jake Przybyl, and Sabrina Etter; two great-grandsons, Ryan and Austin Waite; brothers, James and Tim Etter; and many nieces and nephews.   John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Donna C. Etter; brother, Thomas Etter; and sisters, Margaret Bement and Patricia Barry.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023.  Friends may meet with the family from 9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. prayers at KISH FUNERAL HOME 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN followed by a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial  offered by Reverend Michael Yadron at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN.  Interment will be private.

John was a proud Purdue University graduate and had a passion for all things related to Purdue Athletics, being a football season ticket holder for over 60 years. He was honored as a Trustee of the Purdue Alumni Foundation and was a member of the John Purdue Club and was a Past President of the Hammond Junior Chamber of Commerce. John was a Korean War Veteran, a long time Commercial Loan Officer with Mercantile National Bank, an original member of Briar Ridge Country Club and was a long-time parishioner at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He enjoyed the game of golf and achieved his first hole-in-one at the age of 89 at Briar Ridge Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorials made in John’s name to The Share Foundation would be appreciated. (sharefoundation.org)

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