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Gerda Koppel Obituary
Dec. 13,1924 - Nov. 6, 2015
Gerda S. Koppel passed away at the age of 90 on Nov. 6, surrounded by family.She was born in Germany in 1924 to Gustav and Lilli (Freudenheim) Gumpel. Her family moved to San Francisco where she attended Lowell High School. She attended U.C. Berkeley where she met her future husband, Matthew Koppel. They raised their children in Millbrae, where Gerda lived for over 50 years. Later in life she moved to Saratoga. She was active in various philanthropic organizations including Hadassah and the Children's Home Society.
Gerda was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her brother Hank.
She is survived by her children Karen Bergen (Ira Greenberg) of Sunnyvale, Gary Koppel of Oakley, Roger Koppel (Zerlyn Ladua) of Alameda; by her grandchildren Benjamin Bergen (Frances Ajo) of San Diego, Joshua Bergen (Seila Pineda Sanchez) of Spain, Ray Koppel of Alameda, Ross Koppel of Alameda; by her great-grandchildren Eva Bergen Pineda and Matthew Ajo Bergen; by her sister-in-law Jene Gumpel of Washington and by nine nephews and nieces and their families around the country.
Gerda will be greatly missed by family and friends.
The funeral service was held on Nov. 10th. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
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James Mark
November 18, 2015
We were her neighbors at 18 Corte Dorado for many years and loved Gerda. She was aninspiration to all of us and we enjoyed her stories of life in Europe and Millbrae.
We talked a few times when she moved out of Millbrae but it wasn't the same seeing her everyday.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
James, Rosa, William and David Mark
650-697-5673
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