Brian Henry Wirpsa, 66, of Acworth, GA, died on July 5, 2016 at home with family by his side.

A loving husband, father, and friend, Brian grew up in Rochester, NY. He served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Vietnam from 1969-1970.  He worked at Eastman Kodak Company, which sent him on many adventures to Mexico and China. He joined Heidelberg USA, which brought him and his wife to Acworth. He later served the State of Georgia in technology procurement before starting his own business, Wirpsa Consulting, and teaching classes at University of Phoenix. He received a bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a master’s degree from University of Notre Dame. He enjoyed classic cars, trips to Walt Disney World and Sanibel Island, Notre Dame football, a good round of golf, mentoring other veterans, Friday dinners with friends, exotic cuisine, zombie movies and thoughtful conversation.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock and Reformation Lutheran Church in Rochester.

He is loved and survived by his wife, Eileen; children, Erin (Geoff) Eisenberg and Kelly (Shaun) Reale; grandchildren, Macklen and Genevieve; sister, Barbara (Thomas) Young; dog, Sadie; and many close friends and family. He was predeceased by parents, Henry and Edith.

In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to National Kidney Foundation or Pets for Vets.