Kirk A. Pinkerton Obituary

Kirk Pinkerton, age 70, of Schererville, IN passed away on December 15, 2020 at St. Catherine’s Hospital. Kirk is survived by his children: Lori (Steve) Greenberg, Grayden (Scherri) Dixon Sr., Ryan (Desiree Freehauf) Reeder, Nathan Reeder, Warren (Kate) Reeder, and Megan (Bobby) Dyke; beloved grandchildren Grover and Greer Greenberg, Ashley (Darnell) Walker, Grayden Dixon, Jr., Cody Dixon, Alexa and Ronin Reeder, Sadie and Everett Dyke; great-grandchildren Camryn and AJ Walker; his mother Harriett Pinkerton and close companion Ron Buona.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Melinda Kaye Reeder-Pinkerton, his brother, Cass A. Pinkerton and his father, Judge Cordell C. Pinkerton. Kirk was born in Hammond, IN in 1949 to parents Cordell and Harriett Pinkerton. He attended Hammond High School (’68) and IU Bloomington, earning his B.A. in Political Science and Honors Degree in Religious Studies (’72), followed by his Juris Doctor at IU School of Law (’75). He began practicing law in 1976 and dedicated over 40 years to the profession. His brilliant legal mind and high standard of ethics earned him a reputation by clients and colleagues alike as one of the areas most respected and accomplished attorneys. He was involved in a variety of civic and community organizations including Rotary Club, Hammond Optimist, Calumet Goodwill, and various IU Alumni Advisory Boards.

He loved the game of golf….sometimes. Of course he didn’t love the 3 putts and worm burners, but he loved the common bonds and lifelong friendships that golf made possible. He also loved his Indiana Hoosiers…..sometimes. The basketball team brought more tears than joy at times, but his involvement and connection to the Hoosiers as a student, alumni, mock trial judge, and proud parent always filled him with joy.

Kirk will be remembered for his compassionate heart, gentle disposition and loving soul that made a lasting impact on anyone he encountered. His kindness and genuine desire to take care of others was unwavering. As a father he shared that unconditional love raising his children. He found a soulmate in “Kaye” late in life and cherished every moment they had together until her recent passing. He is now at peace and reunited with her for eternity. He will be missed dearly but his spirit will live on through the many lives he touched.

Visitation will be held at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN on Saturday December 19th from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Building capacity will be limited to 25 persons at a time with 6’ distancing.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area or NWI Food Bank.