Obituaries

October 27, 1931 to March 27, 2015

WINAMAC - Ernest S. “Ernie” Kopka, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 4:32 p.m., Friday, March 27, at his home.

He was born Oct. 27, 1931, in Francesville, to the late Milo and Mary Krohn Kopka. He married Martha A. Hoffman on Dec. 30, 1972, in Winamac. She survives.

Survivors include:

Linda (Terry) Gordon, Logansport, Daughter
Vicki (Ron) Kling, Kansas City, MO, Daughter
Brenda Walker, Mooresville, Daughter
Randy (Allison) Kopka, Winamac, Son
Kerry Kopka, Francesville, Son
19 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
Henry Kopka, Winamac, Brother
Everett (Reba) Kopka, Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Peggy Webb, Daughter
Lenora Kopka, Daughter
Kaitlin Kopka, Granddaughter
Emma Johns, Sister
William Kopka, Brother
Fred Kopka, Brother
Kenneth Kopka, Brother
Milo Kopka Jr., Brother

Mr. Kopka was a life-long mechanic in Pulaski County, working for J.I.Case in Winamac for many years, as well as owning and operating his own shop. He farmed and raised hogs for a number of years. In the last 15 years, he worked for the Pulaski County Recycling Center where he operated the transfer station. He had also been employed for the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Pulaski County Highway Department. He enjoyed spending time at Shadyhill Speedway watching his son race. He seldom missed any sporting events of his children and grandchildren. He loved being outdoors and working on anything with a motor. He was a self-made man. He deeply loved his family and his friends. He will be remembered with much love and missed by all.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery, Francesville. 

Memorial donations may be given to Tippecanoe Christian Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.