Koopmann, Donald J.

Donald J. Koopmann, 84, of Cascade, formerly of Epworth, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at 9 p.m. at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade. Friends and relatives of Donald may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today, at the Reiff Funeral in Epworth, where a prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Services for Donald will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at St. John's Catholic Church in Placid, Iowa, with the Rev. Dennis Cain officiating. Burial will be held in St. John's Cemetery in Placid, with full military honors afforded by the Epworth John White American Legion Post #650 and the Centralia AMVETS Post #3.

Donald was born March 20, 1926, in Dyersville, Iowa, son of Emil and Mary (Bergfeld) Koopmann. He received his education in the Placid area schools. On Nov. 8, 1952, he was united in marriage to Margaret F. Hosch at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cascade. Don's greatest pride was farming in the Placid area, until retiring in 2000.

Don was an Army veteran during the Korean conflict, he saw front line action serving as a Sergeant in the 45th Infantry, 2nd Battalion, of Company E.

He was a member of St. John's Parish in Placid and its Altar and rosary Society, the Epworth John White American Legion Post #650, the Centralia AMVETS Post #3, the Peosta Knights of Columbus-Council #5513, the Epworth Gun Club and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association. Don also served as township trustee for Taylor Township in Dubuque County.

Don was a great husband, father and friend. He enjoyed rides in the country, looking at the crops and visiting with anyone and everyone. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and playing cards. He especially loved his grandchildren and spending time with his family.

He is survived by seven daughters, Marilyn (John) Taft, Phyllis (Phil) Mausser, Nancy (Tom) Kramer, Cindy (Randy) McDermott, LuAnn (Tim) Cox, Linda (Pat) Besler, all of Epworth, and Sheila (John) Beringer of Cascade; seven sons, Chris (Sherry) Koopmann of Epworth, Roger Koopmann of Dyersville, Mike (Kim) Koopmann of Epworth, Leonard (Jody) Koopmann of Dubuque, Dean (Jennifer) Koopmann of Anamosa, Tim (Shelley) Koopmann of Marion, and Donnie (Reyne) Koopmann Jr. of Epworth; 43 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two siblings, Jeanie (Francis) Oberfoell of Epworth, and Grace (Donald) Droeszler of Bernard; and a sister-in-law, Rosie Koopmann of Delhi.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Koopmann on May 16, 2010; three sisters, Bernice Kramer, Melita Ross and Inez Silker; and two brothers, John and Elmer Koopmann.

A Donald J. Koopmann memorial fund has been established.

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