George A. Shulock, age 70, of Schererville, IN formerly of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2016.  George is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Judy; his children:  Christine (Sean) Herod and George (Diana) Shulock; 2 sisters:  Rebecca (John) Zunac and Sarah (Gerard) McMahon; brother, Jerry (Carol) Shulock; brother-in-law, Bill Ward; nieces and nephews:  Carry (David) Sexton, Laurie (Joseph) Boynak, godson - Thomas (Kristin) McMahon, Annie (Eric) Vater, Elizabeth (Rick) Benevidez, Amy Fischer, Kate (Paul) Fleming, Susan Fischer, Michael Mullaly and Jacob Zunac; aunt, Marion Janovsky; numerous great nieces and nephews, cherished cousins and friends.  Preceded in death by parents, George and Irma Shulock; and sisters:  Frances Fischer and Margaret Ward.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with services beginning at 4:00 pm concluding with Post #369 service at SOLAN-PRUZIN FUNERAL HOME, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN.

George was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School and attended Indiana University; served in the United States Army 9th Infantry Division (1966-1968); earning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal for heroism during the Viet Nam war.  George joined the East Chicago Fire Department in 1969 and initiated its EMS Program in 1979 and eventually developed the city’s Paramedic Services in 1982.  In 1991 George became the Director of Emergency Management until his retirement in 2005.  George was also active in many community affairs; he was past president of the East Chicago Exchange Club and a Lifetime member of American Legion Allied Post #369.  George loved spending summers with his wife, family and friends at their cottage in Michigan for the past 23 years; he loved golfing, bowling and most of all fishing; and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.  Memorial donation requested to Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321.  To share a memory or send a permanent online condolence, logon to: www.fifefuneralhome.com

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