Burton Charles Masepohl

Burton Charles Masepohl born April 26, 1935 in East Chicago, Indiana death March 12, 2019 Burial Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, Lake County, Indiana son of Arthur Herman Joseph Masepohl and Lillian Louise Hultgren

He graduated from Griffith High School 1953 ; Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana 195 >; Management trainee at Calumet Nationl Bank 1957 ; 2nd Lt. U. S. Army Signal Corps 1958 . He was President-Highland Chamber of Commerce 1970; Member, Highland Board of School Trustees; 1971 and 1978 to 1994 serving in all offices; Member Highland Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners, 7 years; Member, Highland Plan Commission, 3 years; Member, Highland Water Board, 1 year; Local Board member, Selective Service Commission, 1999 continuing. Agent State Farm Insurance for 40 years Nov. 1958-Dec. 31, 199 ; State Farm Presidents Club 1974, Bronze tablet, Silver Schroll, Golden Triangle, & 5 years Chrystal Excellence.

HIGHLAND, IN - Burton Charles Masepohl, born April 26, 1935 and he was called to his heavenly home on March 12, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years JoAllyn (Janzig) Masepohl and his son Kurt Charles Masepohl. He is survived by his son Mark Arthur Masepohl, daughter in law Kippie Romero Masepohl, grandchildren Thalia Rene Masepohl, Matthew Corbin Masepohl, Kurt James Masepohl, sister in law and brother in law Sandy and Vern Sieb and numerous relatives. Burt was a State Farm Agent for over 40 years, Member of the Highland School Board, Volunteer Fireman, former Police Commissioner, former head of The Chamber of Commerce and The Junior Chamber of Commerce. Burt's legacy is one of Christian faith and a life long Lutheran. He was active as an Elder in three separate congregations. His faith was inspirational during his battle with Parkinson's. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 3:00-7:00 PM, at HILLSIDE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8941 Kleinman Rd., Highland, IN 46322. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Brian Grant Foundation (Parkinson's), 650 NE Holiday Street Suite 1600, Portland, OR 97232. Their motto is "Shake It Till We Make It!" For additional information, please contact HILLSIDE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER KONNIE KUIPER-KEVIN NORDYKE

married December 29, 1956 in Redeemer Lutheran Church, Highland, Indiana Jo Allyn Janzig Birth 2 Aug 1937 Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, South Dakota Death 31 Oct 2010 Munster, Lake County, Indiana Burial Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, Lake County, Indiana daughter of Harold Janzig and Vera Amdahl. ytgfv

JO ALLYN MASEPOHL SCHERERVILLE, IN Jo Allyn Masepohl, age 73, of Schererville, formerly of Highland, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Burt; one son, Mark (Kippie) Masepohl of TX; three grandchildren: Kurt, Matthew, and Thalia Masepohl all of TX; one sister, Sandi (Vern) Sieb of Highland.

Preceded in death by son, Kurt C. Masepohl in 1974.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Eric Stumpf officiating.

Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. Friends are invited to meet with the family Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland, IN.

Mrs. Masepohl was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Munster. Memorials may be given to the church.

Children:

Kurt Charles Masepohl Birth 3 Dec 1957 Lake County, Indiana Death 23 Nov 1974 Dyer, Lake County, Indiana Burial Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, Lake County, Indiana

Mark Arthur Masepohl,
He Graduated Highland High School; Bachelor degree, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana.; MBA, Stephen F. Austin State Univ, Nacogdoches, TX. He was General Mgr Hispanic Broadcasting, Houston, TX. and Named VP & Regional Mgr, State of Texas, Hispanic Broadcasting Corp.

He married (1) Gina Messick. He married

He married (2) Leslie Gaskin daughter of James Gaskin and Marge.
Children 2nd marriage:
Kurt James Masepohl
Matthew Corbin Masepohl

He married (3) Kippie Trent Romero daughter of Ray Romero and Jody.