Laurent Peppel

Laurent Peppel, 84, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away suddenly on November 27, 2019 at the home that he built himself in 1955. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 P.M., Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Washington Avenue Church of God-4051 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, MI with Pastor Don Trest officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 12 P.M. until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to Billy Graham Association (B.G.E.A.) P.O. Box #668886, Charlotte, NC 28266-8886. Those wishing to share a memory of Laurent online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. He was born in Kostopol, Wolhynien on April 12, 1935 and immigrated to Michigan in 1955. He worked for Modar for 27 years, then as a salesman for Midwest Adhesives for 15 years before retiring. Laurent was a gifted musician and handyman who enjoyed traveling but also enjoyed coming home to his beloved Lake Michigan. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Rosemarie (Gary) Holmes, Inge (Don) Trest, and son, Willi Peppel. Also, by sisters Helene (Eddy) Stadelmayer, Dr. Lydia Von Imm and brothers Hubert (Linda) Peppel, Gary (Dorothy) Peppel and Horst (Judy) Peppel. Also missing him dearly are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Laurent was preceded in death by his parents Freidrich and Rosalie Peppel and granddaughter Elizabeth Grace Trest and 2 siblings (Reinhold and Hubert).