Walter Dodge KARPINSKI

31 AUG 1937 - 22 MAR 2021

• BIRTH: 31 AUG 1937, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
• DEATH: 22 MAR 2021, Port St. Lucie, FL

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[N28169] Walter Karpinski
Aug. 31, 1937 - Mar. 22, 2021

BUCHANAN - Walter “Dodge” Karpinski, 83, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away on March 22, 2021. Dodge was born in Buchanan, Michigan to the late William and Helen Karpinski. He remained in Buchanan until 1983 when he retired to Florida. Prior to retirement, Dodge worked as a branch manager at Inter-City Bank in Buchanan. Dodge was a huge sports enthusiast. He played many sports in high school, loved softball and golf, coached his sons' little league and floor hockey teams, and truly just enjoyed watching and participating in all sports. Dodge was the beloved husband of Carolyn for the past 60 years; loving father of Daniel (Sandra) and David (Terri); adored grandfather of Jordan, Shaina Jacob (Zaki), Dodge, and Devin; cherished great grandfather of Brody; dear brother of Bill, Chris, John, and Rick. A celebration of Dodge's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Yates Funeral Home & Crematory. You may visit www.YatesFuneralHome.com for more information. Published in South Bend Tribune on Mar. 27, 2021.