John A. Koppa

John A. Koppa 86, Marathon, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 6, 1918 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John T. and Mary (Gorski) Koppa. On May 28, 1949, he married Grace Woitkovich in Wausau. She preceded her in death on October 6, 1988. John and Grace farmed their entire life on the family farm in the town of Cassel until retiring in 1981 when they moved to Marathon. He was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. John enjoyed gardening, fishing, being outdoors, but most special to him was spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Sandy Brunn, Marathon; two granddaughters, Ashley and Megan; one step daughter, Clara (Melvin) Stahel, Marathon; four step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; one sister, Caroline Narloch, Wausau; two brothers, Alex (Vivian) Koppa and Anton Koppa all of Wausau. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by son-in-law, Randy Brunn; three sisters, Agnes Jakubowski, Dorothy Michlig and Margaret Guralski; three brothers, Leo, Ted and Edward Koppa. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. Rev. Barnabas Kyeah will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com