Edward J Yerga

Edward John Yerga, Sr. of St. John, peacefully went home to God on Thursday, April 9, 2015 after 10 years of enduring numerous health issues. Ed was born February 4, 1929 to Andrew and Sophie Yerga, who preceded him in death. Ed served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War and was on a rescue and supply ship where he was aboard for 44 out of 48 months. Ed was an avid golfer, bowler, and loved taking his family on camping and fishing trips. He loved his “wrestling” nights with his grandson, Bryce. Always a kind and gentle man, there was not a person he met that he did not treat fairly and with dignity. Ed was service manager for Culligan Water Conditioning for 32 years and after retiring from there he worked at the St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Gary until it closed. He then spent 3 days a week at St. Anthony’s Hospital as a volunteer. He was bar manager for over 40 years with the Merrillville American Legion Post 430 and was a life member. He was a gold card member of the Gary Sportsman Club, the Crown Point Moose Lodge, the VFW and the Slovak Club. Ed is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Ann (Broadaway), sons- John Andrew (Jacinda) and Edward John II, and his beloved grandchildren- Kamryn and Bryce. He is also survived by many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ed was an only child and when he married into the Broadaway family he fell in love with all 11 Broadaway kids. He shared a special relationship with his father-in-law, Clifton (Stella) Broadaway, who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his Broadaway family, Tom (Denise) Broadaway, Sandy (Bill) Poling, Debbie (Tom) Wright, Micki (Paul) Nickla, Joe (Pam) Broadaway, Sue Stack, and Jenny (Ed) Martin. Preceding him in death were his sister-in-law- Lois (Kafantaris) Braswell, Jim “JB” Broadaway and John “Jack” Broadaway. A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward will be on Monday, April 20, 2015 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10701 Olcott Ave, St. John with Rev. Sammie Maletta officiating. He will lie in state from 9:30 a.m until the time of Mass. Friends may visit with Edward’s family on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 3 pm-7 pm with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. www.burnsfuneral.com

Edward J Yerga

February 4, 1929 - April 9, 2015