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Letah A. Popenhagen
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Letah Popenhagen Obituary
She was born April 28, 1915, to Peter and Lulu (Simpson) Pederson.
She was a graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1932, and was honored by the Alumni Association as their oldest living graduate. She married her high school sweetheart, Virgil R. Popenhagen, on March 17, 1936, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hebron; he died March 5, 2003.
She farmed with her husband until selling their cows in 1960, then hand-dipped chocolates for Anderson's Candy in Richmond for many years. She enjoyed a lifetime of camping, crocheting, and baking wonderful pies, cookies and desserts for her family.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Richmond and especially enjoyed participating in the WELCA group of the ladies of Grace Lutheran.
She is survived by three sons, John (Rita) Popenhagen of Denver, and David (Rita) Popenhagen and William (Barb) Popenhagen, both of Richmond; nine grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Samsel, Tracy (Meirav) Popenhagen, Erica (Jac) Smith, John (Heather) Popenhagen, Jill (Glenn) Murtagh, Dan (Kitty) Popenhagen, Mike (Cathy) Popenhagen, Scott (Tammy) Popenhagen and Rob (Jaime) Popenhagen; 18 great-grandchildren Nicole Garcia, Stephanie and Tiffany Steckel, Daniel Samsel, Joe and Garrett Hurlbut, Taylor Robson, Addison Popenhagen, Phoebe and Rowan Murtagh, Anna, Sarah, Jack, Cole, Molly, Austin, Allison and Riley Popenhagen; three great-great-grandchildren, Kane and Dezmond Garcia and Danielle Samsel and many nieces, nephews and much-loved cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Davy Popenhagen; a great-grandson, Nathaniel Samsel; a brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Margaret Pederson; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bob, and Alice Popenhagen.
A gathering of relatives and friends will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St., Richmond. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway, Richmond, with the Rev. Rob Kinnear officiating.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-678-7311.
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Gene & Donna Nusbaum
March 12, 2009
Our deepest sympathies at the loss of Letah.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eldridge, Moeller, Palmer, Steinman and Ziegler Families
March 4, 2009
Although your Colorado family is not able to be there in person, we send our condolences, hugs and much love to all the Popenhagens. Letah was a wonderful person, always there with a smile and a hug when we visited. Her legendary cooking makes our mouths water for more. Being a wife, mother, Grandma LaLa and a very dear friend is what she lived for. We who were touched by her love shall never forget her.....until we meet again.
Bruce Condill
March 4, 2009
Virgene told me of Letah's death at my mother's (Fern(Pederson) Condill,Letah's 1st cousin) last saturday in Barrington. I send my condolences to your family and plan to look you up the next time I am in Richmond to see Virgene. All the best to you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your cousin, Bruce
Joe, Julie, and Zach Fischer
March 3, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Popenhagen family, such a sweet and wonderful lady. She will be sorely missed. We are honored to have known her. God bless.
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Karen and Randy Funk
March 2, 2009
To all the Popenhagens, especially Dave, Rita and family....So sorry to hear about your Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. Our deepest sympathy is with you at this time.
Chuck and Loni Marik
March 1, 2009
We are very sorry for you to have to say goodbye to Grandma Lala! She has left a wonderful family legacy, and she will always be in your hearts. Love from Loni and Chuck Marik
Jeff Karls
March 1, 2009
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My deepest sympathies to your family with Letah's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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