Nicholas Frank Soeka, age 74 of Dyer Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023. Nick is survived by his three children: Jeffrey (Laurie) Soeka, Kimberly (Edward) Warnecke, and Julia Soeka; stepson: Jacinto (Rosa) Pichardo; grandchildren: Emily, Megan and Sarah Soeka, Brittany Warnecke, Gabriel and Liam Pichardo. Also surviving is his sister: Cathy (Robert) Malkowski, and brothers: Ted (Sheila) Soeka and Tony (Lorna) Soeka, many nieces and nephews. Nick was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Catherine Soeka; brothers: Frank Soeka, Paul Soeka, John Soeka; and sisters: Sandy Pellitier, Mary Cox, Jackie Reppa, and Jean Baikauskus.

Nick was born on March 25, 1949, the oldest of 11 children, in Kenosha, WI, where he spent his early childhood. The Soeka family moved to Lansing, IL when Nick was in the 4th grade. He grew up with his siblings going to St. Ann Catholic Church and School and T.F. South High School.

Nick worked in the cushion and patio furniture industry for many years. He loved the ocean and lived in South Florida for 30 years. In his senior years, Nick moved back to the region to be closer to family. He was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Cedar Lake, Indiana. He enjoyed traveling to Panama City Beach every February with his brother, Ted. He also took a few trips down to Delray Beach to visit his friends with his son, Jeff.

Nick was an avid Bears and Florida Gators fan. He loved sitting outside watching the wrens and listening to music from the Beatles to Kenny Chesney. He was happy to go to a few Kenny Chesney concerts with his kids.

Nick loved his family deeply and he would always say how blessed he was to see his grandchildren every day. He will definitely be missed by many.

In lieu of a service, his family will be having a Celebration of Life on a date yet to be determined.