Gregory Robert Campbell, 65, of LaPorte, formerly of Walkerton, IN, died peacefully at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, in his home.
He was born Sept. 22, 1951, in LaPorte to Robert and Twilo (Brantley) Campbell.
Greg was a 1969 John Glenn High School graduate. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Entomology from Purdue University, graduating in 1973. Greg was a member of Pi Chi Omega, Union Mills Lions Club, and past President of Union Mills Conservation Club. Greg was a lifetime member and twice president of Indiana Pest Management Association, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was past Chairman of Purdue Pest Management Conference for 15-plus years, and was involved in the Indiana Pesticide Review Board for 10 years. Greg owned and operated Hatfield Pest Control for 35 years, a small family business established in 1944. He enjoyed motor sports, fishing, riding his motorcycle, listening to the Blues, talking about bugs, and his favorite sports team, Da Bears. Greg especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and children.
Surviving are his mother, Twilo Campbell of Walkerton; three children, Josh (Alisha) Campbell of Union Mills, Carrie Campbell of LaPorte and Cale Brown of Union Mills, IN; three sisters, Sue (Kenneth) Klinedinst of North Liberty, IN, Cindy Gillies of Free Union, VA, and Bobbi Jo Campbell of Walkerton; brother, Douglas (Susan Atwell) Campbell of LaPorte; three grandchildren, Xaidyn Campbell and A.J. and Owen Brown; beloved dog, Loki; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his father, Robert Campbell, and wife, Diana Wurster.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Union Mills Conservation Club, 100 Mill Pond Rd., Union Mills, with Annette Freese officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the service Tuesday at the conservation club. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Mills Conservation Club, 100 Mill Pond Rd., Union Mills, Indiana 46382, in memory of Gregory Robert Campbell.
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