Gerald L. Komp, 87, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in his home.
He was born March 11, 1928, in Appleton, WI, to Leo and Erma (Roehl) Komp.
Gerald was a member of First United Methodist Church, LaPorte, and Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. He loved golf and restoring cars. Gerald was a past board member of the Salvation Army and the YMCA. He was a loving husband and father.
On Nov. 19, 1977, at First United Methodist Church, LaPorte, he married Patricia (Newton) Komp, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Steven Komp of Dallas, TX; two daughters, Christina (Richard) Smith of New Carlisle, IN, and Barbara Komp of Skokie, IL; and one grandson, Kevin Komp of Dallas.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Mary Chinn; three brothers, Robert, Donald and Richard Komp; and one granddaughter, Erin Komp.
There will be no services. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army of LaPorte, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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