Dorothy E. "Dot" Koepsel

Dorothy E. "Dot" Koepsel

Dorothy Koepsel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home – Greenfield on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Dorothy E. Koepsel (nee Wenzel)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at age 90. Preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond "Ray" and Wally Vogel. Loving mother of Mary (Michael) Haning, Marc Koepsel, Marie Koepsel and Mike (Leslie) Koepsel. Cherished grandma of Alyssa (Rob), Aaron (Nick), Tristan, Kylie, Steve (Erin), and Joe. Great nana to Ariana and Bernard. Also survived by many family members and friends.

Dot with her husband, Ray founded and were the longtime owners of Ray & Dot's.

A memorial visitation will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (4800 S 84th St. Greenfield) with a memorial service to follow at 3:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hales Corners Lutheran Church or St. Jude's Cancer Center are appreciated.

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Heritage Funeral Home – Greenfield

4800 South 84th Street, Greenfield, WI 53228

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