Ronald J. Kopka, 43, died Tuesday, August 15, at Pulaski Co. Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 7, 1957, to Harry Albert and Patricia Joan Hess Kopka, in Monticello. He was married Nov. 18, 1978, to Cathy D. Disinger, in Francesville and she survives.

He was a lifetime resident of the Francesville area.

He was a former mechanic for 10 years with Disinger Truck Service, Francesville, and he was a farmer.

He was an avid collector of farm toys and was involved with stock car racing for several years at Shady Hill Raceway, Medaryville.

He is survived by his wife; son, Josh Kopka, at home; daughter, Amanda Kopka, at home; his mother of Francesville; twin brother, Don Kopka, Monon; and half-brothers, Butch Ramsey, Monon and Kenny Ramsey, of Anderson.

A daughter is deceased.

Funeral services were Friday at Kellogg Funeral Home, Monon, with Pastor Ed Clark officiating.

Burial was in Bedford Cemetery, Monon.

Memorials may be given to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department or Francesville Volunteer EMTs.