Roy Koontz Obituary
Roy L. Koontz Jr.
84, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away February 11, 2015. Roy was born August 29, 1930, to Roy Sr. and Edna Koontz (Gatlin). Roy is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia (Bahr); 5 daughters, Janet O'Connor (Danny), Marjorie Wilkinson, Carol Reinken (Paul), Susie Bates (Chris), Ruth Diaz (Tito); 2 sons, Keith (Lori) and Gary (Lynne); 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Charles, Jimmy, Barbara Strain, Joyce Carson, Doris Beckwith. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ellen Ebert and brother, Jack.
After serving in the US Navy, Roy was a custom home builder for over 30 years. He then worked at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 10 years. He loved attending family sporting events, poker with his family, RV trips to racing events, and working side by side with his children on many construction projects. He was proudest of his family and cherished spending time with them. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday Feb. 15 at Matthews Mortuary , Brownsburg. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday Feb. 16 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 9833 E County Road 750 N, Brownsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online guestbook at http://www.matthewsmortuary.com
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Denise Schreuder
February 20, 2015
Very sorry to hear of your family loss. Deepest Sympathy
February 15, 2015
We are at the last place I saw Jr.--Daytona Beach. Great memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love from your NC family. Randy Koonts
Julia Conaghan
February 14, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Koontz Family. To my elementary school pal, Carol . . . your parents gave the Boarini Family so much love and care over the years. May God bless you and you family today and always.
Daniel/Karen Ketchem
February 13, 2015
Gary, very sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Jeff Bousson
February 13, 2015
Gary and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff
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February 13, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
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