Emil Kroeplin, 84, of Surprise, AZ, born September 9, 1930 in Chicago, IL, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation is Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 11 am to 1 pm with funeral service immediately following at American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ. Dinner will be served following services at the church hall. He was beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Emil will be remembered in our hearts and the minds of all those he touched. We love you and will dearly miss you. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose. He is survived by his daughters: Joyce DeVantier (Nicholas); Marianne Bourgeois (Nick); Cherie Stechly (Carl). 5 grandchildren: Christopher, Jennifer (Klopotowski), and Adam DeVantier; Samantha Bourgeois; Michael Stechly. 5 great-grandchildren: Brynn and Erin Klopotowski; Brady and Jon DeVantier; Gwen Stechly. A special thank you to Vital Wellness. Arrangements were entrusted to Regency Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Vital Wellness, American Lutheran Church, or the charity of your choice. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Vital Wellness, Banner Hospice, or any charity of your choice.