Don Dean McCormick

Don Dean McCormick, 87, of North Judson, Indiana passed away peacefully in his home on April 24, 2023. His wife and three daughters were at his side. Don was born on September 5, 1935 to Dorothy and Willard McCormick in LaPorte, Indiana. After Don graduated from North Judson High School in 1953 he went into the U.S. Marine Corps and completed basic training at Camp Pendleton. Don served for three years in the Korean War; he was discharged at the rank of Sargent in 1956. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Service Medal. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, Don returned home to North Judson, Indiana to help his father with the family business, McCormick Mortuary. In 1957 Don met Judith Lemke in North Judson, Indiana. They married on January 11, 1958. The couple had three daughters together, Valerie (Chuck) Lippelt, Vicki (Doug) Fingerhut, and Patti McCormick (Scott Roy). After Don and Judy married, he began his career at NIPSCO, and retired after 35 years of service as a Construction Supervisor. Don was a member of the American Legion Post 92, the VFW, and was a member of the North Judson Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years. He liked to spend free time building model airplanes and tinkering with projects; he could fix any project you put in front of him. In recent years, Don’s favorite hobby was “tracking” his daughters’ and grandchildren’s locations on the “Find My Friend” iPhone app. If he noticed anyone’s routine changing, he would always give you a call. Most importantly, Don was a loving grandparent and great-grandparent to ten grandchildren, Ryan (Kelsey), Nolan (Jesea), Alli (Eric), Carlyn (Brian), Neven, Abby, Cory (Chris), Danny (Elizabeth), Christian (Madison), and Patrick; and 11 great-grandchildren, Max, Alex, Maggie, Suri, Abe, Lilly, Lucy, Otto, Declan, Mia, and Teddy. Don also had a love for his feline companion, Roger, who brought him joy and comfort throughout his life. Don could always be counted on for a word of encouragement, a joke, and a hug when you needed one. A celebration of life and graveside service are planned for Father’s Day weekend in North Judson, Indiana. As Grandpa Don would always say, “See ya in a minute.”

Don Dean McCormick

September 5, 1935 - April 24, 2023