Raymond John Koepsel

RAYMOND J. KOEPSEL Mr. Raymond J. Koepsel, of Center Ave. in Cedar Grove, passed away Friday morning, April 6, 2012, at his residence. He was 75 years old. Raymond was born April 24, 1936 in Milwaukee, the son of Evelyn Marr and Walter Koepsel. On June 18, 1955 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Lillie at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Ray was a carpenter, running R. K. Woodworking. He worked throughout the state until he retired. Ray and Betty raised their family in Milwaukee, and moved to Cedar Grove in 2008. Mr. Koepsel enjoyed fishing and socializing. He had a huge heart and shared his attention with his beloved animals. He is survived by his children: Linda (Jay) Montgomery of Neillsville, WI, Susan Koepsel of Cedar Grove, Carol Trekas of Cedar Grove and Robyn (Jeffrey) Butzlaff of Germantown. He is further survived by his son-in-law Russel Apfel, 10 grandchildren: Shanon, Andrea, Philip, Stacey, Nicole, Bryan, Amber, Christopher, Alexandra and Jonathan; 14 great-grandchildren, brother Walter Koepsel of Oshkosh, sister-in-law Jane (Robert) George of Hudson, other relatives and friends. Ray is preceded in death by his wife, daughters Dona Koepsel and ...[more]

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y Ann Apfel, grandson Armin Heine, sister Jean Shrank and brothers Kenneth, Richard and Robert. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Milwaukee. The family will receive visitors at the Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-2:30PM. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Belgium is assisting the family with arrangements.