Glen A. Colpaert, 82, of Portland, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 15, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born Feb. 7, 1943, to Achiel and Mary Colpaert in Decatur. He was married Oct. 21, 1967, to Karen D. Myers.
Known for his kindness and infectious smile, he was retired from CTS of Berne, Jay County High School and Community Services of Portland. In addition, he was a former co-owner of B-K Rootbeer in Portland. He was a 1963 graduate of Geneva High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany from 1965-1967. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and the IU Health Jay County Auxiliary. In his later years, he enjoyed wintering in Lakeland, Florida, reading James Patterson novels, playing euchre, working crossword puzzles, gardening and watching the Tampa Bay Rays.
He is survived by his son, Christopher (Andrea) Colpaert of Berne; daughter, Carey Colpaert of Portland; sister, Anne (Ed) Campbell of Brighton, Michigan; three sisters-in-law, Beverly (Roger) Inman of Portland; Charlene Morris of Lakeland, Florida; and Marlena Myers of Albany; and four grandchildren, Zachary (Paige) Colpaert; Vivian (Jon) McGraw; Meredith Colpaert; and Nolan Colpaert, all of Berne.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Aug. 9, 2017; twin sister, Emma Ludy; and three brothers-in-laws, Steve Myers; Robert Morris; and Tom Ludy.
The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later time.
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