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Delbert Dean Coppess
DELBERT DEAN COPPESS
Stanwood
Delbert Dean Coppess, 83, of Stanwood, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Stanwood Union Church with the Rev. Gary Burnett officiating. Burial will follow at the Stanwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 2, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence from 4 to 6 p.m.
Delbert was born on June 7, 1937, in Cedar County to Howard and Violet (Fairley) Coppess.
Delbert led a troubled life because of pneumonia at an early age, but had good family care to help him through. He enjoyed playing pool and always made friends wherever he was. Delbert was a big Hawkeyes fan, and really enjoyed going to Ditto's to eat and see old friends.
He is survived by his brothers, Dale (Darlene) of Mt. Vernon and Darrell (Joann) of Stanwood; sisters, Darlene Flockhart and Deanna Schnipkoweit of Stanwood and Doris (Richard) McAtee of Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald; sister, Donna Lou Rhoads; sister-in-law, LuAnn Coppess; and brother-in-law, Robert Flockhart.
The family would like to give special thanks to Hallmark Care Center, Essence of Life Hospice, Stanwood Union Church, and Chapman's for their care.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.chapmanfh.com.
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