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John Kopler Obituary
RUSH - John A. Kopler, of 55 W. Rush Road, died Saturday (Dec. 18, 2021) in Highland Hospital, Rochester.
He was born Jan. 10, 1939, in Fillmore, a son of the late Wilson and Vera Steadman Kopler. On April 5, 1958, in Hume, he married Suzanne Wolfer, who survives.
John was a former employee of R.G.&E and enjoyed woodworking, where he would make toys that he donated to various organizations. He also enjoyed carpentry and donating numerous items to the Hume Museum.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Karen (Howard) Waid of Livingston, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Robert Wilson Kopler in 2007; and a brother, Gaylord Lee Kopler in 2006.
Family and friends may gather from 10 a.m. to noon Monday (Dec. 27, 2021) at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee St., Fillmore. Burial will be in Rush Pine Hill Cemetery, Rush.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made at www.koplerwilliamsfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Barry Harnamji
February 5, 2025
Mr. Kopler, I often think about the times Robert and I spent with your family in NY.
Barry Harnamji
March 2, 2023
Robert's parents leaving for New York.
Barry Harnamji
January 31, 2023
Robert, I'm glad we were part of each other's life.
Barry Harnamji
January 31, 2023
Robert's parents at our house.
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