Joseph A. Nauracy Jr.

Joseph A. Nauracy Jr. "Joe-Bro", age 64, of Schererville, IN passed away December 22nd, 2022. Survived by wife Cheryl (Lannon) Nauracy, daughter Kayleigh Nauracy, son Adam (Lindsey) Nauracy, brother John (Kim) Nauracy, sister Denise (Tom) Kmiatek, brother Jerald (Karen) Nauracy, brother-in-law Mick Lannon, sister-in-law Kelly Smith (Nick Flesher), nephews John (Sam) Nauracy, Jake (Ashley) Nauracy, Nick (Lindsay) Nauracy, Justin Kmiatek, Mike (Ryan) Lannon, Nicky Flesher, Colin Flesher, nieces Madison (Austin) Gunter, Marissa Kmiatek, Courtney (Devin) Smith, grandchild Jax Wehling, great-nephews Johnny Nauracy, Jordan Nauracy, Jax Nauracy, Easton Nauracy, Nolan Nauracy, great-nieces Julianna Nauracy, Tessa Lannon, and many more family members. Preceded in death by father Joseph A. Nauracy Sr, mother Geraldine Nauracy, daughter Jaclyn Nauracy, father-in-law Larry Lannon, mother-in-law MaryAnn Lannon, and sister-in-law Lynette Lannon. A wake and visitation will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens (8178 S. Cline Ave Crown Point, IN 46307 / 0.5 miles south of US 30) on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 from 2:00PM – 9:00PM. A visitation will be held at Saint John the Evangelist Parish (11301 West 93rd Ave, St. John, IN 46373) on Thursday December 29th, 2022 from 9:00AM – 10:00AM, immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM at the same location of Saint John the Evangelist Parish. Cremation to follow. Joe was a long-time resident of Northwest Indiana, known and beloved by many. He grew up in East Chicago and graduated from Bishop Noll Institute in 1977 and was heavily involved in the community. He went on to work in roles at Magic104, Shadow Traffic, and WJOB, and ran his own DJ company, Ultimate Music Service. Later, Joseph found his passion for working in schools and impacted many at Marian Catholic and most recently at Wheeler High School as their Field House Director. Joe loved working with students, challenging them in sports, and attending and announcing as many games as possible. Outside of work he loved the Chicago Cubs, Denver Broncos, and Cincinnati Bearcats, but nothing compared to his love for the game of baseball and his collection of autographed memorabilia. Most importantly Joe was a beloved family man, married to his wife Cheryl for 37 years, and would do anything out of love for his large family. He soaked up as much time as possible with them; his favorite hobby was spending quality time whether on road trips, hosting cookouts, or going to events together. Joe was always a jokester and prankster and his laughter and joy were evident to all, with that beautiful twinkle in his eye always following. Joe will be dearly missed by many.