Fund Story

Dr. Florian Predd and Christine Stepanek Predd are both lifelong residents of Laporte Indiana. Florian completed all of his education in Indiana and graduated from IU Medical School. Christine is a registered nurse who completed her education with an MSA degree from Notre Dame University. They raised four sons who all graduated from Laporte High School before pursuing advanced degrees in Indiana schools.

Dr. Predd practiced general surgery for several years mostly in Laporte and earlier in his career in Michigan City . He enjoyed his surgical career very much and liked making a difference in his patients’ lives. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking. He was also an amateur radio operator N9MDM. Dr. Predd served two years in the U. S. Navy. Christine had a gift shop and became a textile artist in her retirement. They also enjoyed spending time in Florida. Dr. Predd passed away in 2022 at age 84. Christine survives and still lives in Laporte.

Christine set up this scholarship fund to aid our future health care practitioners in pursuing this important career where they can truly make a difference.

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