Jeffery Kent Soraparu, 68, of West Lafayette, formerly of Knox, died at 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Indiana Veterans Home of West Lafayette. He was born September 19, 1942 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Herbert and Sylvia (Sweezey) Soraparu. He served in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. Mr. Soraparu lived in Whiting and Hammond before moving to Knox, where he lived for 12 years. He then moved to West Lafayette two years ago. He was a member of the VFW of Knox, and enjoyed collecting guns, old classic movies, animals, and visiting with his family and friends. He never met a stranger. He was also very knowledgable of scriptures and studied them because of his love for the Lord. Surviving is a sister, Diane Fulmer (husband: Michael) of Whiting. Also surviving are four nieces, Rene` Stiffler, Erin Delpino, Lori Soraparu and Ninette Spangler, a nephew, Craig Owens; 7 great-nieces and nephews, Megan, Cali, Ryan, Alexis, Trevor, Ben, and Jed; and 5 great-great-nieces and nephews, Abigail, Amelia, Brodie, Quinn, and Carson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Craig and Russell Soraparu. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the Indiana Veterans Home Chapel. Interment to follow at the Indiana Veterans Home Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Jeffery's name to the Indiana Veterans Home. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston in charge of arrangements.