John F. Kochel

John F. Kochel, 69, of Royal Center passed away at 3:09 a.m., Monday, April 28, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on August 22, 1944 in Logansport, he was the son of the late James and Grace (DeWitt) Kochel.  On June 24, 1964 he married Rita S. Corcoran.

He was a 1963 Royal Center High School graduate and he was a U.S. Army veteran.

John retired after 32 years from Chrysler in Kokomo.

He was a member of the UAW and he enjoyed playing golf.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Rita S. Kochel of Royal Center, daughter, Daphne J. Sanders (Jeff) of Orlando, Florida, son, Terry J. Kochel (Chris) of Royal Center, sister, Donna Rae Wallace (Les) of Star City, brother, Ronnie Kochel (Phyllis) of Walton, sisters in law, Jerry Culp of Logansport, Bette Angle (Don) of Lake Wells, Florida and Carol Corcoran of Logansport. He is also survived by grandchildren, Matthew Sanders, Garrit Sanders, Dustin Kochel, Adam Wilson and Alex Wilson and great granddaughter, Bella Sanders and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by sister, Conna Mae Kochel, brother, Gail Dean Kochel and brothers in law, Dave Culp and Tom Corcoran.

Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2014 at Harrison-Metzger- Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with Pastor Carolyn DeWitt officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

Burial with military rites will follow at Bell Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life.

Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Kochel family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com .