Paul J. Znika, age 87 of Crown Point/ Lakes of the Four Seasons passed away Thursday March 30, 2017. Paul was the former owner and manager of Dairy Rich Ice Cream and employee of Prairie Farms Dairy. He was born November 2, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Max and Theresa (Belay) Znika, Sr. He also was an amateur treasure hunter that formed Platoro, Inc with a group of business associates. During the 1960's he found sunken treasure in the Gulf of Mexico off of Padre Island, Texas.

Paul is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Marie (Marchese) Znika of Crown Point; two children, Paul David (Geline) Znika of Crown Point/ Lakes of the Four Seasons and Janet (Eric) Engleman of Indianapolis; two granddaughters Lauren (Steven) Felty and Leslie (Kris) Simonovski; one great granddaughter Ava Felty.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Max Znika, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon Thursday April 6, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 7667 E. 109th Ave. Crown Point/Winfield 46307 with father Thomas Mischler officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12 Noon at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts are preferred to the University of Chicago Oncology Department 5841 S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, IL 60637.

Paul's family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staffs of the Crown Point Christian Village, the University of Chicago Oncology Department and the Brentwood at Hobart.