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STEPHEN KOPP Obituary
DR. STEPHEN JAMES KOPP, 63, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday December 17, 2014. He was born March 28, 1951 the son of the late Joseph B. and Josephine Scutella Kopp. Dr. Kopp was the President of Marshall University for the past nine years. He was a member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 42 years, Jane Schade Kopp; a daughter Elizabeth Bradley and her husband, Dr. Matthew Bradley of St. Louis, Mo.; a son Adam Kopp and wife, Amanda of Naperville, Ill.; grandchildren, Rachel and Ryan Bradley; sisters, Jennifer (Tom) O'Brien and Barbara (Lester) Merz; brothers, Christopher Kopp, Jeffrey Kopp, Daniel (Mary) Kopp and Brian (Cheryl) Kopp; his mother-in-law, Phyllis Schade; brothers-in-law, Michael Schade and Jerry (Robin) Schade; and a host of nieces, nephews, co-workers and friends. Those who wish, may make memorial contributions to any Marshall University related fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. A public Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday January 13, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Cam Henderson Center. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Dickson Muchiri
December 17, 2019
I am proud that the late Dr. Kopp was my University President... we remember you!
Brian Wong
January 5, 2015
Thank you for all you have done for Marshall University. You will be missed.
Lindsay and Bonnie Lapole
December 21, 2014
We grieve with our Marshall community at this time of great loss. Our prayers and thoughys are with Dr. Kopp's family during these days. As an old alumnus my personal contacts were limited but always meaningful and sincere. We are praying for family, students, faculty and staff of MU.
December 21, 2014
It is with great sadness that today I receive the news of Dr. Kopp's demise. Though many miles away (in Kenya) from Marshall, the news have hit me hard. As I mourn the death of my great University president, I remember the great words of encouragement he whispered to me in May of 2006 and again in 2009 as he heartily shook my hand on those graduation days at the Civic Arena. Though physically you've left us, your spirit and our memory of your good works will leave in us and with us for years to come. May your wife, family, friends and the Marshall University fraternity find strength in God during this difficult time of mourning.
Dickson Muchiri - Nairobi, Kenya
Earnest Sowards
December 21, 2014
Ellen and I remember an afternoon of watching the Marching Thunder perform for families and friends with the conclusion of band camp. We were surprised by President Kopp and his wife's presence at the event. We were able to have a short conversation with them and knew that he was truly a wonderful university president. We send our sincerest condolences to the family and his wife, Jane. but will always remember that sunny afternoon at Marshall sharing a moment with a university president and his wife.
December 21, 2014
Thank you for all you did for Marshall. You were the best President that Marshall ever had. You are already sorely missed. We will work hard to carry out your vision. Buddy and Jane Graham
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