Gregory James Lopshire

Gregory James Lopshire, age 65, of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at home following his brief illness. Greg was born on March 8, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edward and Ellen (France) Lopshire. He graduated from Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger High School in 1973. Greg married Denise Davis on August 11, 1984 in Angola, Indiana. Greg was currently working as the yard manager at Dry Dock Marine Center in Angola, Indiana. He formerly worked for Dana-Spicer in Fort Wayne for 35 years in skilled trades. He attended the Nevada Mills United Methodist Church, Angola, Indiana. Over the course of his life, Greg enjoyed many activities, especially those including water, and being with his family and friends. He was active for many years and met his wife through performing in water-ski shows with the Lake James Sports Club. He also enjoyed white-water rafting, snow-skiing, hiking, biking, woodworking, and in general, being outside in nature. One of Greg's greatest pleasures came from watching and coaching, not only his own son and daughter in their sports, but also with the local youth sports programs. Survivors include his wife Denise Lopshire of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, Indiana, children, Joel Lopshire and Katelin Lopshire of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, Indiana, his parents, Edward and Ellen Lopshire of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, Indiana, a sister, Margaret (Garry) Frazier of Columbia City, Indiana, his mother and father-in law, Marjorie and Ardell Davis of Fremont, Indiana, a nephew, Christopher Frazier of Columbia City, Indiana, a niece, Jessica (Tom) Woods of London, England, and great nephews, Ian, Zachary, Collin, and Oliver. Calling hours will be held from 2 pm until 4 pm Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Due to the Pandemic a Private Funeral Services will be held. Rev. Tracy Zimmerman will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana. Due to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb's Executive Order only up to 50 people will be allowed into the funeral home at a time with facial mask and social distancing requirements in place. Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to the Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County or to the Steuben County Cancer Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.beamsfuneralhome.com