Frank W. Messer Jr., 82, of West Lafayette died at 12:07 AM Tuesday December 18, 2012 at Indiana University Health. He was born November 1, 1930, in Kendallville to the late Frank and Opal Moore Messer. Frank graduated from Kendallville High School, Indiana University School of Law and served in the United States Army. On December 26, 1980 he married Jane Jamison in Richmond and she survives. Frank was an attorney and Judge in Connersville and retired in 2005. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and enjoyed boating, woodworking and golfing. Surviving along with his wife are his children Susan McGary husband Cris of Destin, Fl, Kathy Messer of Denver, CO, Karen Messer of Los Angeles, CA and 5 granchildren. Private service will be held at later date for family only.