Alena Virginia Koepplin

1920 - 2010

Alena Virginia Koepplin, 90, of Lodi, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on October 1, 2010. Born July 19, 1920 in Zeland, North Dakota to Edward and Catharina Just. At a young age, Alena moved to California where she met Rudolph Koepplin. They were married and after Rudy returned from World War II they started a family. They had 3 children.
Alena retired as Cook Manager for Lodi High School and she and Rudy enjoyed traveling in their motor home. After 63 years of marriage, Rudy passed away in 2005, and Alena started suffering from Alzheimer's disease, requiring constant care. She was grateful to everyone involved in her care.
Alena is survived by her son Wayne and his wife Debby of Lodi, daughter Marlene and her husband Don of Ohio, 3 grandchildren, Jeff, Steve, and Jamie, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Frieda and Anna, son in law Larry, as well as other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rudy and daughter Norma.
Alena was a very loving, caring person who always said thank you. A big thank you goes out to everybody involved in her care, with special thanks to daughter in law Debby and mother in law Betty, and thank you to Hospice of San Joaquin. Thank you Mom for all your kind, caring ways that you passed on to your family. We love you and will forever miss you. God, please accept this wonderful person into your kingdom. Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Ln in Lodi. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin or PALS of Lodi. Please sign the guest book online at www.cherokeememorial.com.