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Eugene Koppenhaver Obituary

Eugene L. Koppenhaver, Sr. MYERSTOWN Eugene "Koppy" L. Koppenhaver, Sr., 82, of died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon. Born in Spring Glen on October 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Edwin M. and Sula M. (Schade) Koppenhaver. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed as a mechanic by Conrail, Enola, for over 20 years. He previously worked at the Cornwall Ore Mines. A musician, he played mandolin in the Echoes of Grace Band and The Old Dogs, and enjoyed repairing cars and watching the Phillies. He is survived by daughters, Kim L., wife of Christopher Arnold of Lebanon, Brenda L., wife of James Williams, Jr. of Robesonia; sons, Eugene L. Koppenhaver, Jr., husband of Karen of Myerstown, Michael A. Koppenhaver, husband of Greta of Myerstown, Brian A. Koppenhaver, husband of Regina of Denver, Pa.; his former wife, Evelyn "Becky" Barkus of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; sisters, Lauretta Shultz of Harrisburg, Arlene Deppen of Pillow; a brother, James A. Koppenhaver, husband of Kathy of Omaha, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Clair, Arthur, Leon, and Thomas Koppenhaver, and a sister, Erma Scheib. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 21, 2014 at 6 p.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Avenue, Myerstown. There will be no viewing or visitation. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. www.grosefuneralhome.com

Published by Lebanon Daily News on Feb. 14, 2014.
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Another angel in heaven. I only got to meet Koppy once but it truley was a day to remember and be with me for ever. Thanks to his Daughter Brenda invited my new found family my dad Harry Shultz, Aunt Carolyn and my Gram Lauretta Shultz (Koppy's sister)to her home. He truly raised a great family and loved and adored each one of them. I'm very happy I had the chance to meet the fine man and we will meet again in the next life. Brenda/Kim/Eugene/Becky my heart and soul goes out to all of you. Please call if you ever need anything.

Peggy Morris

February 19, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your dad.

Bruce and Sherri Haldeman

February 18, 2014

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We knew him (and your mother)as friends and were in his company from the 1950's and beyond to about the early 1980's. Since then he was in our thoughts from time to time. May God be with you in this very sorrowful time and may he bring you peace and comfort in the months to come.

Marie Clemens

February 17, 2014

As another Angel enters through the gates of heaven those of us close and far away will greatly miss a wonderful man. I will always remember him as being 'jolly'! I love you all. Hoping you can find peace and comfort from each other through this. RIP Uncle Eugene
Cindy Michel - Omaha

Cindy Michel

February 15, 2014

It is with a broken heart that we say goodbye to Eugene. The miles have separated us (from PA to Nebraska) but memory of a brother will always be close to our hearts. Now I am the only male left in our family. Our prayers to everyone he touched. May Gods blessing go with each of you. In Christian love Brother Jim and wife Kathy - Omaha Nebraska

February 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss, your Dad was a wonderful man. I knew him from working at Felty's Gas Station in Sacramento. Prayers for all of you. Losing a parent is hard. may he rest eternally with our Father in heaven.

Robin (Updegrave) Klinger

Robin Klinger

February 14, 2014

Condolences to Brian, and to the entire circle of family & friends, on "Koppy's" passing.

Scott Carpenter

February 14, 2014

Nothing is harder than losing someone you love but know friends can help with the healing. Please know that you have friends that care.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Tracy Gambelunghe

February 14, 2014

We R So SorrY To Hear About Koppys Passing. We All Loved Him So Much.And We Will Miss Him So Much We Had So Many Wonderful Times With Him.HeWasLik A Father To Both Of Us.He Will Always Be In Our Hearts.Till We Meet Again. Love U So Much Koppy. Jeff,Angie,Ashley,Jayden

Jeff gaylor

February 14, 2014

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