Frank Polaski, 93 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born December 16, 1932. Frank graduated from Bishop Noll High School, and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War era. Frank made his career as an Electrician with Inland Steel until his retirement. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where he had enjoyed serving with the prison ministry for many years. Frank loved his annual trips to Wisconsin with family and friends to spend time outdoors and go fishing. He will be remembered for his sweet and sincere disposition and the deep love he had for his family. Frank will be dearly missed.
On February 7, 1953, Frank married Eleanor Sappan, who preceded him in death in 2022. He is survived by their daughter, Cathy (Bob) Kepshire of Evans, GA; son, Frank (JoAnne) Polaski, Jr. of West End, NC; son-in-law, Scott Bibler of Kouts, IN; grandchildren: Erik, Amanda, Megan, Nathan, Aaron, Lauren, Allison, and David; great-grandchildren: Mia, Brenan, Luke, Vivian, Peter, Aria, Mason, Colton, and Emmitt. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jill Bibler; sister, Jeannette Idziak; and parents, Fred and Regina.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a prayer service beginning at 4:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 509 W. Division Rd., Valparaiso, with Father Mick Kopil officiating and burial to follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 402 Wall St., Suite 12, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
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What a sweet, gentle man! May he Rest In Peace with his wife and daughter at last! He was always smiling! Condolences to the children, grandchildren and Scott. -Mary Knarr
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it to the funeral home this time. Safe travels to all coming in to celebrate his life. God Bless. -Mike Aloia
Deepest condolences to your family from ours. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28 -Melissa Fejes
To The Polaski and Bibler Family: My deepest condolences in the passing of a sweet gentleman who I had the privilege of meeting a few years ago. May you all remember the good times that you had with Frank and cherish and hold those memories close to your hearts. Thoughts and prayers to family comfort and peace knowing he lead a good life! Heaven gained another Saint! -Jeannene Schumacher
