Fred Miklusak, 71 of Griffith, IN, beloved husband, father and grandfather; passed away Wednesday, November 11 at 5pm, after his fight with pancreatic cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nikki (nee Mirenich). Sons: Nick (Kim) Miklusak of Chicago, Neil (Carisa) of Ossining, New York, and Nathan (Kristen) of Macomb, Michigan.  Grandchildren:  Mariah, Lauren, Elena, Anika and Asher. Siblings Joan (Robert) Zurad of Munster and Carl (Carol) of St. John.  He is preceded in death by his parents Tony and Ann of East Chicago, IN. Fred grew up in East Chicago, IN, attended Bishop Noll High School (1962) where he excelled at athletics. He graduated with his business degree from Indiana University Northwest.   Fred retired form Inland Steel after 41 years of work.  An active member of the community, Fred was instrumental in restructuring the Beer Garden at The St. Mary's annual Western Days Festival, and was an active member of Griffith High School Booster club, was the President of the Griffith Soccer Club, Youth soccer coach and referee, and former member of Ki-Yowga Social Club of East Chicago. Fred was known by all for his generosity.  He gave his time, energy, and passion to his family, friends, and community.  If he could not directly help someone, he immediately would find a person that could.  He especially enjoyed entertaining, cooking food, providing hospitality, and enjoying the presence of the people he made happy.  Fred's hobbies included reading (both fiction and non-fiction), sports (he owned Notre Dame season-tickets for decades), travelling (Poland, England, Italy), and visiting with his grandchildren. Fred always would become effervescent around his grandchildren, but any children would receive his warm attention.  As such, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.  The visitation will be at White Funeral Home in Griffith, IN on Sunday, November 15 from 3-8pm.  The funeral mass will be held at St James Church in Highland, IN on Monday, November 16 at 10:30am. For more information please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com