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Coppess, Donald Keith
Donald was born June 6,1932 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Howard and Violet FairleyCoppess. He married Lulu Grace Longerbeam on Sept. 27,1952, at Stanwood. She died July 9,2001.
He graduated from Stanwood High School. Donald served in the United States Navy from June 1952 to June 1960 with honors of Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. He farmed and worked at Midland Forge in Cedar Rapids. Casual attire would be appreciated at the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to St. Luke's hospice.
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