John Lewis Kopolow

John Lewis Kopolow

John Kopolow Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2018.
Kopolow, John Lewis age 72, passed away, Wednesday, December 12, 2018. John was an attorney with the Appellate Division of Public Defender's office for the State of Maryland for many years and argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was a graduate of John Burroughs Junior and High Schools in St. Louis, M.I.T, University of California, Berkeley and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Law. He was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Zack); dear brother of Rene'e (late Jack) Rosen, Peggy (Alan) Schaffer and Audrey (Pete) Hitch. Services: A Celebration of John's Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, Ballwin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

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December 18, 2018

Richard Schwartz posted to the memorial.

December 18, 2018

Brian Saccenti posted to the memorial.

December 18, 2018

Brad Peabody posted to the memorial.

Richard Schwartz

December 18, 2018

Condolences to Renee, Peggy, and Audrey. John and I were classmates at Ladue grade school and John Burroughs. Many wonderful memories. I remember how we decided to go to JBS. Numerous games of catch in his backyard. Getting picked up in Briarcliff every morning for school by Mrs. Kopolow. Cub scout meetings at his house. Trips to Clarksville with his Dad. John was a great friend from my childhood. Rick Schwartz

Brian Saccenti

December 18, 2018

On behalf of everyone at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, we are so sorry for your loss. We had the privilege of knowing John when he worked with our Appellate Division. He was an outstanding attorney for the indigent people we represent, and a kind and generous spirit. He helped a lot of people. We are better for having known him.

Brad Peabody

December 18, 2018

John was a wonderful attorney, and a very kind, smart, generous, and empathetic friend and counselor. All who worked with him in Baltimore miss him so much!

Scott and Jane Molden

December 17, 2018

Remembered many good times in high school and enjoyed our time together at the 50th. We are sorry for your loss.

Mary Kay Leary

December 17, 2018

Renee, Audrey and Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

December 16, 2018

I don't know if this is the man who taught school at Whitfield school in the 70s. If it is the same John Kopolow he was a very kind man. Again,if this is the same person I send good thoughts and wishes to your family. I'm sure all the other students from Whitfield feel the same way. Tim Sheahan

December 16, 2018

We would like to express our sincere condolences to John's wife and sisters and the entire Kopolow family . We hope there is some consolation he is at peace, but sorry to learn of his passing.
Jim and Barbara Winnerman

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December 18, 2018

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