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Audrey Koepke Obituary

Koepke, Audrey C. (Nee Shurr ) Born May 12, 1927 in Milwaukee. Audrey was born to Eternal Life on November 1, 2015 in Wauwatosa. Preceded in death by parents Mayme (Federspiel) and Charles Shurr, and sister Rosalie. She will be remembered lovingly by sisters Janet (Richard) Murphy, Nancy (Grant) Densing and brother Richard. In addition to her career as an R.N., Aud was especially proud of her volunteer work with Christ Child Society and Ronald McDonald House, An avid gardener, she enjoyed her membership in the Heritage Garden Club. She loved to play bridge, shop, travel, visit her 8 great grandchildren, do arts and crafts, boat on the Chain of Lakes and Rock River, golf, attend the Symphony, take nature walks, go to the Zoo, donate to the Discovery Center and buy her wine by the case. In 1949, Aud married Bob Koepke who preceded her in death. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 5 children: Robert (Debra), Nancy (Bob) Wagler, James (Sabrina Zickert), Kurt (Sandra), and Tom (Jayne). Granddaughter Sarah has been waiting for her in heaven. A special thanks to the staff of Aurora West Allis Medical Center and Zilber Hospice. Visitation will be held at Christ King Parish, Milwaukee (2604 N. Swan Blvd.) on Wednesday, November 4 from 11 AM until the time of Memorial Mass at 12 Noon.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 3, 2015.

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Nancy Wagler

November 1, 2020

5 years, seems like yesterday. Miss you more than ever. Glad we made so many happy memories together.

Steve Strait

October 31, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sheila Ames

October 27, 2019

Aud, how can it be 4 years? I miss you and think of you so often. Ive got a picture of you and Tom that I found and put up in my little office. We did have fun, didnt we old friend? I send my love up to you.
Sheila

Samantha Kingsley

November 6, 2015

Tom, Jayne and Family, My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Love, Sam

November 4, 2015

Our sympathy to the family. We thought very highly of Audrey while we lived in Dixon. She was a wonderful and classy lady and we shared several FUN occasions with her.

George and Pat Beier and Family
Johns Island, SC

DAVID AMES

November 4, 2015

Many, many fond memories of Aud. Times on the beautiful Rock River at the "Point of the island" are just a few of the many. We will all miss the beautiful lady and mother of such a wonderful family ! David Ames/Dixon

Sheila K Ames

November 4, 2015

My dear, sweet friend, Audrey, will be so missed. I am so sad. My condolences to her wonderful family- to each of you that i know and remember so fondly. Aud was a gem! You all made her so happy. God bless and keep her, always.

Linda Harnisch

November 3, 2015

I was so sad to hear this news. Audrey was such a gem and a great neighbor. She will be missed. Praying for all of her family.
Sincerely,
Linda Harnisch

November 3, 2015

Jim and Sabrina I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Steve/Karen Strait

John Bauernschmidt

November 3, 2015

Condolences and my sympathy to all of you on Audrey's passing.

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