Mathew Kurpiel Jr., 75, of Union Mills, Ind. passed away unexpectedly at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at his home.
He was born March 10, 1945 in La Porte, Ind. to Mathew Kurpiel, Sr. and Ethel (Cowgill) Kurpiel.
Mat was a crane operator and truck driver for the steel mills for Teamster’s Union Local 142. He was a member of the American Legion Post 131, Knox, Ind. Mat was a classic car enthusiast, owning a 1950 Pontiac Skylark. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mat will be greatly missed.
On Feb. 17, 1967 in Ringgold, Ga. he married Lois (Hyatte) Kurpiel, who preceded him in death April 12, 2019.
Also preceding him in death were his parents, Mathew Kurpiel, Sr. and Ethel Strange; daughters, Maxine Woodard and Penny Kurpiel; brothers, Ronnie and David Kurpiel; and sister, Beverly Bell.
Survivors include daughters, Trish (Ken) Sawyer of Springfield, Mo., Barb (Rob Nowatzke) Knotts of Union Mills and Starla Winger of La Porte; uncle, Gerald (Phyllis) Cowgill of La Porte; grandchildren, Reid (Caroline), Starla, Nicole, Chad, Danielle, Timothy and Michael; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild on the way.
Cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Union Mills Cemetery.
Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is handling the arrangements.
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