Edward James Lopshire

Edward James Lopshire, age, 95, of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, Indiana, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola, Indiana.

He was born on April 18, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edward L. and Jeanette Lucille (Miller) Lopshire.

Ed graduated from Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He served his country in the United States Navy during WW II.

Ed married Ellen Mae France on July 29, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He retired from Old Fort Supply in Fort Wayne after 32 years, later worked for Brunson Step Company, Tom’s Donuts. His hobbies included flowers, the lake, and spending time with his family and following their activities.

Ed was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Angola, Indiana, and was a member of the Orland American Legion Post # 423.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Lopshire of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, Indiana, daughter, Margaret (Garry) Frazier of Columbia City, Indiana, daughter-in-law, Denise Lopshire of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, Indiana, grandchildren, Christopher Frazier of Columbia City, Indiana, Jessica (Tom) Woods of London, England, Joel Lopshire of Angola, Indiana, and Katie Lopshire (AJ Warner) of Fort Wayne, Indiana, great-grandchildren, Ian, Zachary, Collin, Charles, Oliver, and Alex, a brother-in-law, David of Colorado, a sister-in-law, Zondra of New Mexico, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jeanette Lopshire, a son, Greg Lopshire, and a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bill Palmer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 700 West Maumee Street, Angola, Indiana. Father Raul Marroquin will officiate the Funeral Mass.

Visitation will be held prior to the funeral mass from 10 am until 11 am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Angola, Indiana.

Military Honors will be held at the church following the Funeral Mass.

Burial will be at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana at a later time.

Memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 700 West Maumee Street, Angola, Indiana, 46703.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the Lopshire family.