Louis "Louie" M. Szakel 78, of Indianapolis, passed away February 3, 2010. He was born June 3, 1931. Louie enjoyed working for Horner Electric, after retiring from Witco-Richardson. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Hendricks Co. Flying Association as a pilot, after receiving his private pilot license at the age of 50 and was a certified scuba diver. Louie was preceded in death by his son, Michael P. Szakel. He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Radez) Szakel; sons, Tony (Dawn) and David Szakel; daughters, Barbara (Carl) Daugherty, Theresa Farrell, Chris (Bob) Kelly and Mary (Mark) Bruce; sister, Carolyn Smith; brothers, Joe and Jimmy Szakel; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., February 6 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indpls., at 2:00 p.m., with visitation there beginning at 11:00 a.m. Contributions may be made to Wheeler's Mission. Arrangements were entrusted to Stevens Mortuary & Family Center. www.stevensmortuary.net