William Edward Koepke

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William Koepke Obituary

Name: Visitation for William Edward Koepke
Start: 2016-05-21T14:30:00.000Z
Location: St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Koepke, William Edward Age 39. Drowned with his beloved dog, Drako on Jan. 15, 2016. Caring son of Mary Ann (nee Leinenbach) Koepke and Daryl W. Koepke. Dear brother of Steven D. (Traci). Doting uncle of Brian, Shawn and Austin. Honorary member of the Seelig Family. Dear friend of Kim Steger. Also survived by one great-uncle, four great aunts, Aunts Barbara, Anita, Cherie and Jeri, Uncles Richard, Mike and Gary, nine cousins as well as many friends and co-workers. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Marie (nee Wolf) Leinenbach and Willard and Harriet (nee Straszewski Koepke, Aunt Monica, and Uncles Lance and Stoney. Special thanks to the Winnebago Sheriff Dept. and Dive Team and the Milwaukee office of the U.S. Customs Dept. for their efforts and support. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Sat., May 21 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1755 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield at 11 AM. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Church from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass. No flowers please.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 18, 2016.

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wally fosnight

May 20, 2016

My relationship with Bill began in real estate with finding him his home and continued as he built his real estate portfolio with me and Shorewest and we gradually became friends. He was a very special guy...quiet, independent, caring and very concerned about his Mother. I can't find the words to express what his passing means to me. He was truly very special and someone I'll never forget.

May 19, 2016

My sincere sympathy to the entire family of Bill Koepke. Fondly remembering you from Parkway School.
Janet Petesch

Marie (Weller) Ferks

May 18, 2016

My deepest sympathies on the loss of Bill. He was warm and kind from the moment I met him in high school as an incoming freshman from another district and an upper classman who knew the lay of the land. Unfortunately we had lost contact in recent years, but he has always had a special place in my heart, and he always will. His passing is a great loss to all who loved him and the community at large. Such kind, considerate, loyal people are harder and harder to find these days. In my heart I know he will be looking out for those he loves even now. May Bill and Drako rest in peace and may you, his family of blood and choice find comfort in one another.

Paul & Beth Wetzel

May 18, 2016

Bill was a wonderful and unselfish man who would do anything for anybody. Drako was his life and he would do anything for his him. Heaven has gained another angel and Drako is with him also and they are both seated at the right hand of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of saint of all animals. I will miss our conversations and discussions every morning on my deck with you, drinking our Amaretto coffee, eating our sweets and feeding Drako breakfast every morning. The Land will not be the same without you. Thank you for being the most wonderful Godfather to Jack and Juliana Seelig. Please protect, guide and continue to watch over them from Heaven up above. Like you once told me whenever I see a red cardinal on my bird feeders I will believe it's you visiting me from Heaven. Til I see you again.

Paul & Beth Wetzel

May 18, 2016

Bill you will be in our hearts forever. You were the best Godfather to our grandkids Jack and Juliana. I will meet you every November in the mouse house up north for some beers and to discuss our deer strategy lol

Gonna miss you my friend, gone way too soon.

James & Jennifer Seelig and Family

May 18, 2016

Our sympathies and condolences to the family at this time. Bill will be missed by many many people. I don't believe you knew just how many people's lives you have touch with your big, kind and generous heart. It was an honour to have called you out friend, my husband #2, and the Godfather to Jack and Juliana Seelig. I promise to keep your memory alive so they will never forget you. RIP my angels Koepke and Drako, til we meet again. Love and miss you both dearly.

James & Jennifer Seelig and Family

May 18, 2016

My condolences to the Koepke family at this difficult time. He will be missed by many many people. I don't believe he knew just how many people he touched with his big, generous and kind heart. It was an honour to have known you, to make you Godfather to Jack and Juliana and to make you my husband #2. I will keep your memory alive so they will never forget you. RIP my friend and Drako, my angels, til we meet again. Love you both..XOXOXO

Kit Hammer

May 18, 2016

When Dan was in Cub Scouts, doing the soap box derby was challenging for me. Bill came to the rescue, helping Dan assemble and paint his car. He was a kind, patient young man. He will be missed by all those he helped along the way.

Jori And Katlin Sawdy

May 18, 2016

We would like to extend our Sincere Sympathy to Family, and Friend's. We had the honor of knowing Bill, from my Niece Jenny and Jim Seelig. He was the BEST GODFATHER FOR JACK, AND JULIANA SEELIG.He was the most generous man, I knew, he would give the shirt off his back, if he knew you needed help, without you asking twice. He loved his beloved dog Drako and would do anything for him. He was a good Christian, and will be missed enormously by all.

jessica

May 18, 2016

To the Koepke family,I would like to extend my condolences and prayers on the loss of Bill. I have known Bill thru the Seeligs for many years. We would see each other at functions and talk about life. Bill was a great man and will be missed by so many. I can't say I understand your pain but we all have felt a big loss with Bill gone. I will continue to pray for your family during this time and hope there will be peace and comfort with the support you will have in the coming days.

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