Paul Frank Kopitzke, age 96, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the Liberty Manor in Adams, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Private interment will follow at the Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Paul was born April 4, 1913 in Russia. He married Marcella Louise Jachthuber on August 28, 1937 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked at Harley Davidson, Briggs and Stratton, Leader Card, and American Motors. Paul and Marcella retired to Friendship, Wisconsin in 1980.
Paul enjoyed life to the fullest. He was active in the Castle Rock Lions Club, with his good friend, Sam Sorrentino. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Paul was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marcella; sister, Lydia Ott; and his brother-in-law, Jess Ott.
Survivors:
Son: Paul J. (Kathy) Kopitzke of Battle Creek, Michigan
Daughter: Diane Kopitzke of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Judie Fink of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Peter John Kopitzke of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Ann Marie Kopitzke of Norfolk, Virginia
Grandchild: Eileen (Joe) Kiser of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Mary (Bob) Kolosky-Kopitzke of Kalaheo, Hawaii
Grandchild: James M. (Odette) Kopitzke of Oak Park, California
Grandchild: Kathie (Anil) Mansukhani of San Diego, California
Grandchild: Karen Kopitzke of Brooklyn, New York
Grandchild: Kathie (Don) Kessler of Edgar, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tina Fink of Reno, Nevada
Grandchild: Barb (Jason) Theisen of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Joey Kiser of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Allie Kiser of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Ryan Kessler of Edgar, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Sara Kessler of Edgar, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Chloe Theisen of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Trevor Theisen of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Payton Mansukhani of San Diego, California
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Barb and Jason, We send you our Love and prayers
Diane,Sorry to here of your Dads passing. I know you have many fond memories to help you through this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. prayers are with
It is hard to put into just a few words what an amazing man and role model Grandpa was to me. His laugh, tears and tenderness will never be forgotten. I know right now he is holding grandma and they are having such a wonderful reunion. I wish we were able to be with the family for the funeral but we were with you all in spirit. We look forward to seeing everyone in the spring. Much Love, Kathie, Anil and Payton
Wish I could be with you all now, but I will be with you in Spirit. Will see you in the Spring in Brookfield, WI. Hugs, kisses and love to all.
Diane, Barb, Pete I am sosorry for the death of GrandpaPaul. He was so Blessed to have you in his life. Your dev0ted loving care kept him going everyday. He will be sadly missed but is now with his beloved,
Marcella. All the loving memories you have willbe etched in your heartsforever.
Aloha. We will all miss him, but he is with us in spirit. In honor of grandpa, we will release a lei at Polihale beach knowing how much he loved it here. Much love and aloha.
Diane and Barb Paul was a very special person. He always had a kind word and a smile when you would talk with him. Hold your family close at this difficult time and always remember Paul loved you very much. Sincerely Barb Dehmlow
Diane & Barb,
My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I will always remember spending time with you at his house as a kid. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Paul was a very special man. The twinkle in his eye, his laugh and his love for all. as you hold each other close remember Paul. You have our deepest sympathy. Love Loren and Peg
I extend my sympathy to you Diane and your family. Paul was in therapy with me a couple of times after I had my knee done and always made the effort to keep moving when I did not feel like it at all. He gave me encouragement