Roger Patla

Roger A Patla July 22, 1961-October 2, 2014 Roger A. Patla of LaPorte, passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 12:22 pm following a short illness. Roger passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Roger was born, July 22, 1961 to Bernard Stanley Patla and Fay Irene (Tener) Patla at the Holy Family Hospital, LaPorte, IN. Roger is survived by one daughter, Sydney Ranae Patla and her mother, Jennifer Patla of Westville. He is also survived by his parents, Bernard and Fay Patla of Fish Lake, IN.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Linda Kleine of Westville, IN.; three sisters, Sherry Flitter, Mary (Rob) Nelson, both of LaPorte, and Peggy (Bill) Day of Fish Lake; one sister-in-law, JoAnn (Kevin) Doran of LaPorte; one brother-in-law, Jack (Amanda) Kleine of LaCrosse, IN.; nephews, Christopher (Tiffany) Price, James Tague and Bruno Doran, of LaPorte, nieces, Malinda (Keith) Berry, Rachel Nelson, Sara Flitter, Anna Nelson, Tricia Kresel, all of LaPorte, Emily Day of Fish Lake, Taylor and Megan Kleine of LaCrosse, Cassandra (James) Pedotto of Alamosa, Colorado, great nephews, Vincent Pedotto of Alamosa, Colorado, Landen and David Price of LaPorte, great nieces, Haley and Faith Berry of LaPorte, and Izabella Pedotto of Alamosa, Colorado. Also surviving Roger are two Godchildren, his niece, Nicole Nelson and Chad Michael Waak, both of LaPorte. He loved and was loved greatly by countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Roger graduated from LaPorte High School in 1979. He worked for the Indiana State Highway Department from 1979 to 1981 and then as a semi-truck driver and mechanic for Richard Thompson Family Leasing in Westville from 1981, until his death. He loved attending NASCAR races and was a very big fan of Dale Earnhardt. Roger especially enjoyed spending time with his only daughter, Sydney and going to her school and dancing functions, and spending time with his family and friends. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Monday, October 6, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 10:00 am, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Tuesday October 7, 2014 at 11:00 am, with Deacon Dale Walsh, officiating. Interment will follow at the Pinhook Cemetery, State Road 2, LaPorte, Indiana. In Lieu of Flowers, donations are being accepted towards a trust fund for daughter, Sydney. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger A Patla please visit our Sympathy Store.