Gordon Lee Kuchel, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 peacefully at his home.
He was born on May 31, 1937 in LaPorte, IN to Willi O. and Grete (Schmidt) Kuchel.
On June 2, 1956 he married Mary Sue (Ginther) Kuchel who survives. Also surviving are their beloved children, Debbie Bell of La Porte; son, Glenn W. (Sherrie) Kuchel of Orland Park, IL; grandson, Joshua Kuchel; granddaughter,Sarah Kuchel; sister, Kathryn Bass of New Buffalo, MI; 4 nieces, and 1 nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gordon worked as a printer where he started at Don Sensow Printing, then as a printer/pressman apprentice at The Town Crier. He retired from The Gary Post -Tribune as a printer after almost 40 years. After his retirement he worked part time at Master Roll Manufacturing Company. Gordon was a member of 1st United Methodist Church in La Porte, where he was a member of theTrustees, led the Current Events Class, served as usher, and helped prepare for the church's semi-annual rummage and treasure sale where he made coffee and was sure to eat Connie's Sloppy Joes. He was a special deputy with the LaPorte County Sheriffs Department and belonged to the Lake Patrol. Gordon was also a model airplane hobbyist and served as treasurer of the Northern Indiana Modelers.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Chapel of 1st United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave, La Porte, IN 46350 with Rev. Evan Lash officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 11 AM until the time of service on Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to VNA Hospice, PO Box 250, LaPorte, IN 46352-9977.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.