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In Memory

Larry Korpita - Class Of 1965

OBITUARY FROM NW INDIANA TIMES, OCTOBER 23, 2013

Lawrence Rae Korpita was born March 1, 1947, the son of the late Frank L. and Mary A. (Dollhey) Korpita, in Gary, IN. On October 19, 2013, Lawrence, age 66, died at Mount View Nursing Home, with his family at his side. After graduating from Hobart High School in 1965, Lawrence enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. He earned the rank of staff sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1972. On September 5, 1980, Lawrence was united in marriage to Beverly Luna Ingvaldson in Grand Rapids, MN. The couple resided in Hibbing, MN until 1989, when they relocated to Wausau. Throughout his life, Lawrence worked in construction. For 15 years, he belonged to the Millwright Local #1056, Wausau, where he worked as a project manager, retiring in 2003. Lawrence and Bev are members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wausau. Lawrence was a longtime member of the V.F.W. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and also enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Lawrence will be remembered by his loving family, including his wife, Bev; five children: Cheryl Reynolds and her sons, Christopher (Jessica) and Tyler, Brian (Mandy) Korpita and their children, Claudia, Eli, and Carly, Jody (Mark) Michlig and their children, Trevor and Madisyn, Kristie (Dwight) Steinke and their children, Tyler, Paige, and Mitch, and Richard (Loni) Korpita and their son, Waylon; two siblings: Debbie (Jim) Alexander and Paul Korpita; along with other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, October 25, 2013 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wausau with Rev. Nancy Johnson Russell officiating. Military honors will be provided by the V.F.W. Burns Post, #388, Wausau. The family will receive guests on Friday at church, beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

This information was obtained from: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?pid=167661229#sthash.bdjZg14E.dpuf.