Myong Cha Keopke

Myong Cha Keopke, 76, passed away April 20, 2025. She was born November 23, 1948 to Mankeun and Malpil An in South Korea.
After meeting her husband, she moved to the United States and shortly after gave birth to their first daughter and their second daughter a few years later. Myong was a dedicated wife and mother. She also loved God and always put her faith and family before everything else.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; and sisters Okcha and Jungja.
Myong is survived by her children, Lisa Schlereth and Sheila Wolfe; son in-law, James Schlereth; grandchildren, Kimberly Guerra, Kemper Schlereth, Henry Vann, Mason Schlereth, Archer Schlereth, and Benjamin Wolfe; great grand-daughter Lillian Guerra, her beloved sister's Sungok and Sungme as well many brother/sister in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation with family is from 10:00 to 11:00 am Monday, May 5, 2025 followed by an 11:00 am funeral service, both at Smith Family Mortuary, Derby, KS 67037. A 1:00 pm Interment to follow at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Winfield, 1208 N College St, Winfield, KS 67156. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Myong, please visit our Tree Store.