Eugene Copenhaver
July 12, 1932 - April 14, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Eugene Copenhaver, age 87, died at Oak Park Place Nakoma in Madison, Wis. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa in 1932. He graduated from Rowley High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War spending two years in Japan. He met and married Mary Louise Keller in Beaver Dam in 1956. They spent five years in Tucson, Ariz. before returning to Monona, Wis. where he worked as an automobile mechanic for Kayser Ford, Olson Ford and the Department of Transportation. He and Mary retired “Up North” at their lake home in Harshaw, Wis. He enjoyed gardening, wood working, canoe trips to Quetico, Ontario, traveling with his wife and helping others. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rhinelander and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Monona where he served as a Boy Scout Master and on various church committees.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Winona; and brother, Ross (Iona). He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise; their son, John; daughter, Laura (John) Frinzi; three grandchildren, Michelle (Dean) Swensen, Keller Frinzi and Leona Frinzi; his brothers, Harold (Hazel) and Larry (Shirley); brother-in-law, Robert (Cathy) Keller; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral will be private for immediate family with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. We hope to have a celebration of his life this summer when friends and family will be able to gather.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Ken and Carol Koscik
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Great memories of a good man.
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Ted and Linda Seefeldt
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Gene will be greatly missed! The many fantastic moments, events and memories with him, will always be present and remembered. “Mr. C” was the Best Neighbor while growing up in Monona, a fun sportsman hunting in the Northwoods and on canoe trips to Canada, and a valuable Mentor in maintaining a well run household and a reputable life. Gene, thanks for making a Difference in Our Lives!
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Ken Koscik Jr
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He will be missed. I have many good memories of time spent with him.
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Dan Linden
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GODSPEED
the Lindens
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Pattie Copenhaver
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With love for Eugene and Mary and family ~ you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will hold the fond memories of Eugene in our hearts always.
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June Copenhaver
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Mary, John, and Laura,
My heart goes out to you at this time. Uncle Eugene will be greatly missed. This breaks my heart and I wish I could have said good bye. Love you guys and I sooooo wish I could hug you right now!! I love this picture of him!
June Copenhaver