Al DeVries, age 51, of Dyer, IN passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Devoted father of Jessica, Jenelle, and Lauren DeVries. Loving son of Albert and Berniece DeVries. Dear brother of Cheryl (David) Mercier and Julie (Dan) DeYoung. Fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 8, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN 46311 with Rev. Cal Aardsma. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery - Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Frontline Foundations, Inc. (1008 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304)