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James Koepke Obituary
James entered God's Kingdom on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Olga May Koepke (nee Scholbe) for 66 years. Loving dad of the late Michael, Lorene (Kevin) Schein, Kathleen (Horacio) Navarrete, and Lynn (Robert) Baker. Proud grandpa of 17 grandchildren. Great-grandpa of 16 great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
James was a honorable Air Force veteran and had over 25 years of dedicated service for the Milwaukee Police Department and Detective Bureau.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1875 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:30 PM.
Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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