Obituary for Francis Raymond Koppen
Francis Raymond Koppen, 90, of Dubuque, completed his journey on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Private burial will be at Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., is entrusted with arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com
Francis was born July 11, 1929 in Cassville, WI. It was love at first sight when he met Norma Jean McNamer, and they married. They were blessed with over 70 years together. Francis and Norma were happiest when they were together.
Francis was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Dubuque Stone Products. Francis was a member of the Dubuque Rifle and Pistol Club, and started the Dubuque Gun Shows. Later, along with his wife, Norma, they started the Dubuque Arts & Crafts Shows, the Dubuque Flea Market & Antique Shows, in which he participated for 60 years. Francis also enjoyed his volunteering with the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest where he served as a volunteer and Vice President. Francis will be missed.
Surviving are his sons, Ronald C. Koppen of Dubuque, and Jerome F. (Julie) Koppen of East Dubuque, IL; his granddaughter, Paula Jean Hammel of Howell, MI; his grandson Jayde A. Griffin; his great grandchildren, Derrick Janson of Dubuque and Brittani (Tony) Zammit of Howell, MI; and his great great grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, and Abigail Zammit of Howell, MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean in 2017; his daughter Barbara Jean; and his son, Steven.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Francis R. Koppen Memorial Fund.
Private burial will be at Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., is entrusted with arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com
Francis was born July 11, 1929 in Cassville, WI. It was love at first sight when he met Norma Jean McNamer, and they married. They were blessed with over 70 years together. Francis and Norma were happiest when they were together.
Francis was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Dubuque Stone Products. Francis was a member of the Dubuque Rifle and Pistol Club, and started the Dubuque Gun Shows. Later, along with his wife, Norma, they started the Dubuque Arts & Crafts Shows, the Dubuque Flea Market & Antique Shows, in which he participated for 60 years. Francis also enjoyed his volunteering with the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest where he served as a volunteer and Vice President. Francis will be missed.
Surviving are his sons, Ronald C. Koppen of Dubuque, and Jerome F. (Julie) Koppen of East Dubuque, IL; his granddaughter, Paula Jean Hammel of Howell, MI; his grandson Jayde A. Griffin; his great grandchildren, Derrick Janson of Dubuque and Brittani (Tony) Zammit of Howell, MI; and his great great grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, and Abigail Zammit of Howell, MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean in 2017; his daughter Barbara Jean; and his son, Steven.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Francis R. Koppen Memorial Fund.