Glen Colpaert

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, Indiana. He was married on Oct. 21, 1967, to Karen D. (Myers) Colpaert, who preceded him in death on Aug. 9, 2017.

Known for his kindness and infectious smile, Glen was retired from CTS of Berne, Jay County High School and Community & Family 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 to 1967. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and the IU Health Jay 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.

Glen 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.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents; twin sister, Emma Ludy; and brothers-in-law Steve Myers, Robert Morris and Tom Ludy.

The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later time.