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James Kimpel Obituary
LAGRANGE - James L. Kimpel, 80, of LaGrange, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
Mr. Kimpel was born on March 26, 1938, in Garrett, to Lowell H. and Kathleen (Robbins) Kimpel.
Living most of his life in LaGrange County, he retired after many years of being a machinist at the GM plant in Three Rivers, Michigan. He attended Mount Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange, and was a longtime antiques collector.
Mr. Kimpel was a United State Army veteran.
On Dec. 9, 1978, in LaGrange, he married Judith P. Helmuth. Mrs. Kimpel preceded him in death on Aug. 2, 2011.
Surviving are three sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Carl Root of Kendallville, Carolyn and Rick Moore of Kendallville, and Deborah and James Kaough of Wolcottville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Diane Kimpel of LaGrange, John and Wendy Kimpel of Warsaw, and Larry and Rosita Kimpel of Orlando, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Kathleen Kimpel; and a brother, Robert L. Kimpel.
Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. The Rev. Justin Smoot will officiate the service.
Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, from 4-7 p.m. at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange.
Memorials may be made Mount Zion Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.
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November 3, 2018
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.
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