"Aunt Elaine & family, our sympathy to all of you over the passing of uncle Vernie. I am sorry but we are unable to attend the funeral tommorrow but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the lord Jesus comfort you during these difficult times!! Dave & Carol Koeppel Family"
In loving memory of
Vernon Koeppel
November 21, 1932 - June 16, 2016
Vernon Paul Koeppel, of South Milwaukee, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Franciscan Villa under the care of Hospice. He was 83 years old. He was born on November 21, 1932 in Antigo, a son of Albert and Anna (Heinzen) Koeppel. He married Elaine Schleinz on July 4, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox. She survives.
He graduated from Antigo High School in 1951. He moved to Milwaukee and worked for Ladish from 1955 to 1991 as a machine operator in the steel stores department.
Vernon was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church in South Milwaukee and volunteered for many years with Human Concerns.
He enjoyed watching sports and fishing.
In addition to his wife survivors include two sons, Kurt (Connie) Koeppel of Green Bay and Todd (Melissa) Koeppel of Brookfield; son-in-law, Dan Gaffney of Buffalo Grove, IL; seven grandchildren, John, Kelly, Tim, Eric, Kelsey, Katie and Megan; great grandson, Jack; and a sister, Theresa (Floyd) Welch of Phlox; two brothers, Oscar of Phlox and Joseph of Antigo; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Schleinz of Rhinelander.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debora Gaffney; two sisters, Frances Wilhelm and Adeline Kowalski; and four brothers, Alphonse, Clarence, Edward and Martin.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, Phlox with Reverend Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
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"So sorry to learn of the losses of your beloved Vern and Debbie. May your faith and warm memories bring you comfort in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Betty Hafemeister"
"Dear Aunt Elaine & Family, My kids and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish that I could be there to participate in the mass and the memorial services that are being held for uncle Vern. I have nothing but good memories of him.....May he now rest in peace with our Lord.......... Love, Sandy Lom & Family"
"Vern was a truly Christian gentleman who gave of himself to the care of those less fortunate in his community. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. While his death leaves us with a sense of pain, loss and grief, our Christian faith gives us great hope and promises that Vern now sese Jesus face to face and lives fully the grace of his baptism. God bless him and his wonderful family. Fr. Tom Trepanier"
"Dear Elaine and family, We were saddened to hear of Verne's passing. Please accept our sympathy. Sincerely, Fred and Rosemarie Bartkowski Greendale, WI (formerly South Milwaukee)"
"hello..jack steffek; deepest sympathy from pat and me to elaine/family.so sorry to hear of verns passing.as you know, its been many years since we both saw you.."