"Dear Todd and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Elaine was a ray of sunshine and hope wherever she went. She was an outstanding Christian woman who was committed to her family, her Church and her friends. I was privileged to serve with her for six years at St. Sylvester Parish, where she always gave much more than she ever received. I will never forget her kindness, love and support during my time with her. May our faith support her during this difficult time. I will bury my father tomorrow who struggled in his last years with the same cross that afflicted your mother. May they rest in the peace of Jesus Christ to whom they both gave their lives and their love. Fr. Tom Trepanier"
In loving memory of
Elaine Rose Koeppel
August 9, 1934 - March 3, 2024
Elaine R Koeppel, of South Milwaukee, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Brookfield. She was 89 years old. She was born on August 9, 1934 in Phlox, a daughter of George and Ellen (Debroux) Schleinz. She married Vernon Koeppel on July 4, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox, he preceded her in death on June 16, 2016.
Elaine was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1952. She was a secretary for 3 years at Frost Veneer in Antigo General Office before moving to South Milwaukee where she was the secretary of St. Sylvester Catholic Parish for 29 Years.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church in South Milwaukee and enjoyed reading and following sports.
Survivors include two sons, Kurt (Connie) Koeppel of Green Bay and Todd (Melissa) Koeppel of Brookfield; a son-in-law, Dan Gaffney of Buffalo Grove, IL; seven grandchildren, John, Kelly (Kyle Zorn), Tim, Eric, Kelsey (Blake Gleason), Katie (Doug Kozak), and Megan; and six great-grandchildren, Jack, Owen, Riley, Conor, Ellie, and Lily.
In addition to her parents and husband, Elaine was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Gaffney; four brothers, Richard, Donald, James, and George Jr.; and two sisters, Bernice White and Audrey Koeppel.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church in Phlox with Reverend Vicente Llagas officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Monday at the church from 10 to 11 a.m.
Elaine's family would like to thank the care givers at Brookdale, and Accent Care Hospice for the wonderful care they provided for Elaine.