Gary Allen Antal

Gary Allen Antal, 79, of LaGrange, IN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Gary was born on August 28, 1946, in Hammond, IN. He spent most of his life in the Lake County area, where he owned and operated Schererville Appliance for 20 years. A skilled and self‑taught repairman, he worked as a Maytag repairman and took pride in being able to fix nearly anything. Gary was a member of Teamsters Union #142 in Gary, IN, and served as a Deacon at Ross Reformed Church in Gary.

In 2012, he moved from Schererville to LaGrange County. There, he found joy in driving Amish families for nearly a decade. At home, he loved watching his grandchildren and great‑grandchildren play in the backyard and often spent quiet moments watching the neighborhood horses run.

Gary is survived by his wife, Judy Lynn (Osborne) Antal of LaGrange, IN; his children, Mechele (David) Burbank of Galax, VA, Virginia Antal of LaGrange, IN, and John (Angela) Antal of LaGrange, IN; his stepchildren, Michael (Gabrielle) Schroader of Crown Point, IN, and Linda (Jody) Musgrave of Knox, IN; nine grandchildren; twelve great‑grandchildren; his sister, Sandra Rusher of Crown Point, IN; his nephew, James Rusher; and his former wife, Molly (McGaughey) Antal of LaGrange, IN.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Antal; his mother, Doroty (Roberson) Mericle; his wife, Joan (Clausing) Antal, who passed on November 5, 2009; and his former wife, Royann (Jongsma) Antal, who passed on June 13, 2019.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2:00 pm 5:00 am at Frurip‑May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, IN.

A service will be held at 11:00 am (CST) on Tuesday February 3, 2026, at the Chapel at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crown Point, IN. Burial will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

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