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Karl F. Bapst

FUNERAL HOME

Burns Funeral Home & Crematory - Crown Point

10101 Broadway

Crown Point, Indiana

Karl Bapst Obituary

KARL F. BAPST "ROSENUT" WHEATFIELD, IN Karl F. Bapst, age 75, of Wheatfield, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones. Karl retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He was a consulting Rosarian and lifetime member of American Rose Society and also a member of the Duneland Rose Society. Karl was an avid gardener with over 300 roses in his yard, besides his wife, his roses were his passion. Karl was preceded in death by his brother, David; and his sister, Claudia. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; six children: Lawrence Bapst, Sandy Jones, Donald Bapst, Richard (Lisa) Bapst, Vicki (Terry) Moore, and Lucille (Mark) Whitehead; many loving grandchildren; and many loving great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Burns Funeral Home. 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Friends may visit with Karl’s family on Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Burns Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 71 N. 500, Valparaiso, IN 46385. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by The Times from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Karl Bapst

23 Entries

Margaret Lamb

February 13, 2014

I rarely go to the Garden Web site so I didn't learn of Mr. Bapsts passing until today, February 12th, when I did go to the Rose Forum site and saw the post about Karls passing. I am shocked and saddened to hear that Karl is gone. He was a wonderful friend and helped me with sound advice about my roses. I gave him cuttings from my rose bushes and he drove down to Bloomington to select which plants he wanted cuttings from. Karl was a true gem. He will be sorely missed.

Janene Rosenthal

February 3, 2014

My heart goes out to all of Karl's family, friends and fellow rose aficionados, of which I am one. We will always remember him.

Roses for Karl

L mrsflowers

January 24, 2014

Lilly L

January 24, 2014

RIP Karl.

January 23, 2014

I will be featuring Karl's advice in an article I'm writing on roses in our spring magazine of "Life+Spaces" from South Bend. Karl was so helpful and generous with his comments. I'm so sorry to hear about this.

Jay yougojay

January 21, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family. It was so nice to know Karl, even though it was only threw the rose forums and his website. Thank you so much Karl for all the advice and your caring attitude. Rest in Peace

Belinda Locke

January 20, 2014

I never had the chance to mean Karl personally but his advice and kind words kept my roses going when I wanted to throw in the towel. An great guy and a friend and inspiration to many. He will sorely be missed by many like me.

Kathy McKee

January 18, 2014

Nancy,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We miss the joy of driving past Karl's roses almost everyday. He was so kind and his compassion was genuine. He was an inspiration to us.
Praying for comfort.
Dave and Kathy McKee

January 18, 2014

I knew Mr. Bapst through his lovely sister, Claudia Zarndt. Such a warm and kind family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. God Bless. Louise Zappia-Riley

Judith Kurth

January 18, 2014

I didn't know Karl personally, but enjoyed so much his posts on the Gardenweb Forum - we corresponded a few times and he was so kind and generous with advice. He touched so many with his passion for roses and will be greatly missed on the Forum.

Kathleen/LucyGoose

January 17, 2014

I first meet Karl on GardenWeb's rose forum....then found out he lived in my area.....I had the pleasure of meeting him in person a few times also! He was a very nice man, with a world of knowledge of roses!! Would drive past his house in Griffith. RIP Rosenut!! I won't forget you!

Linell Szurgot

January 17, 2014

Karl was a high school classmate and a friend. I enjoyed visiting he and Nancy and seeing his beautiful roses. Karl worked hard and added so much to our class reunion committee. Every time I smell a sweet rose I will think of Karl with a smile.

Ladora Roberts

January 17, 2014

As a Co-Worker, Him being diligent was a delight to all, the passion and fondness for gardening was unmatched.
A contribution: Sierra Club is forthcoming.

Iris Lanning

January 17, 2014

Nancy,
My sincere sympathy on your loss. Karl was a master gardener and rose society comrade. He will be greatly missed.
I will remember the many walks, rose shows and visits during my time in these associations.

Betty & Carmin Seitzinger

January 17, 2014

We will treasure the Sunset Rose Karl gave us for our garden, his memory will be honored by our care for his gift. All his GHS classmates will remember all his efforts to make our Reunions a huge success. Nancy, our thoughts are with you and your family.

dick odle

January 16, 2014

Sorry for you lost. thank you karl for the years of memories at ford. the men and women retirees of local 551

Lisa Mella

January 16, 2014

I was a member of Duneland Rose Society for several years and had been down several times to the house to see and buy his wonderful roses. He always gave me great advice about my garden and was very passionate about his roses and his family. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. A generous and supportive friend and I am sorry for your loss Nancy.

Shannon Godby

January 16, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of Karl's passing. I know you will hear this a lot, but his passion for gardening and roses in particular had a lasting impact on my life. Twice I had the privilege of spending time in person with this amazing man. May God be near in your time of grief.

Laura Pfender

January 16, 2014

I have communicated with Karl for years through email. He was always so helpful to everyone who had questions about growing roses, planting, buying them; anything at all to do with roses!
He will certainly be missed.

Sandra Murphy

January 16, 2014

I worked with Carl at the Ford plant, and after he moved to Wheatfield I visited many times to see his beloved roses, and he gave me two roses, and even called one of them the Murph rose. A very lovely person, he actually was one of the very few supervisors that appreciated what he called his "good workers" I am sorry I won't get to visit him again in his glorious rose haven.

Bet Sobon

January 16, 2014

I only knew Karl through Garden Web, where he was a very valuable contributor. I will miss him for his delightful banter. RIP in that big Rose Garden in the Sky Karl....

Alexis Faust

January 16, 2014

Karl was a wonderful friend and supporter of Taltree Aroboretum & Gardens and we will miss his passion and love of roses. Not only did his enthusiasm for these beautiful flowers inspire hundreds if not thousands of people over his lifetime, his indomitable spirit taught us many lessons about life itself. We will miss our dear friend and colleague. Be among the roses, Karl.

January 16, 2014

To Mrs. Bapst and family,
I met Mr. Bapst a few years back in a rose growing class at Taltree. He invited me to come see all his rose bushes at your home when I inquired about buying some plants. Not only did I receive the grand tour, but I heard all about the two things he loved most - his family and the roses.
I know that your memories of this dear man will be just as beautiful and sweet as his roses.
With heartfelt sympathy,
J. Buchanan
Hebron, IN

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