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Kenneth Koppel Obituary
60, passed away Tuesday January 2, 2018.
He was a Dad first, brother and grandfather proud of his family. He was raised in Louisville and lived 15 years in Georgia. Mike was a master carpenter, loved art & woodwork. He had an amazing sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bill & Doris Koppel.
He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Koppel (Troy King); son, Kenneth Koppel, siblings; Dayrl Koppel (Maureen), Jerry Koppel (Mary), Connie Costelle (Rob), Brenda Wathen (Jay) Tim Koppel, Ray Koppel (Mary) and Carl Koppel (Tina); grandchildren, Blake Lowe and Alex King.
His celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Ratterman Keenan Southwest Chapels, 4832 Cane Run Road with burial to follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 - 8 p.m.
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Dan Snodgrass
January 7, 2018
Dayrl I am sorry to here of your Brothers passing. I will be Praying for you and the Family.
Brenda Harper
January 5, 2018
Carl we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our love Brenda and Bob
January 4, 2018
MacKenzie I'm so sorry to hear about your Uncle Mikes passing! He must have been a special person to you and your family and, our family sends our love to you! We love you MacKenzie! ❤ Sending prayers.... Reva and Joe Nevitt
Katie Sharp
January 4, 2018
Our prayers are with you at this time. I'm sorry we didn't get to meet him. We do know he has a wonderful son. Barry and Katie Sharp
January 4, 2018
To the Koppel family. I'm so sorry to hear about Mike's passing away. I didn't know him that well but the few times I met him he was always smiling and had that Koppel sense of humor.... and I mean that in the best way. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My condolences, Todd Giovenco
john Schulten
January 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss, we will keep the family in our prayers.
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Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home4832 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY 40216
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Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home4832 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY 40216
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