Local 551 U.A.W Retiree CAP

He is survived by his son, Patrick (Jill) Kuiper; three granddaughters, Jade, Joslyn and Amanda; two sisters, Alice (Dave) and Betty.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary L. Kuiper, son, Paul Kuiper, his father, Paul Kuiper Sr., his mother, Grace Kuiper and two sisters, Ruth and Grace.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. Burial will be held Friday, May 15,2026 at 10:00 a.m. directly at Skyline Memorial Cemetery 24800 S. Governs Hwy Monee, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:30 p.m. also on Thursday, May 14, 2026, until the time of service also at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart, Indiana. For more information, please contact 219-942-2109 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com