Stephen A. Koppa

Steve Koppa , 63, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born on May 27, 1952 at St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin to Alex and Vivian Koppa. Steve graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from UW Stevens Point in 1974. He worked his entire career at the Wausau Daily Herald until he retired at age 50 to devote his days to what he loved most - spending time outdoors and with those whose company he treasured. Quick-witted, warm-hearted, creative and hard-working, Steve will be remembered as an outdoorsman, musician, cyclist and fierce paddleball competitor. Steve is survived by his mother, Vivian (Skarwecki), his brother, Pete (Jackie) Koppa, his sister, Susan (David) Koppa McClurg, his nieces, Katie Shallow and Kelsey McClurg, and his nephew Chris Koppa. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex and his brother, Michael (Sue). Ever generous, Steve has donated his brain to the National Institutes of Health to support research in Frontotemporal Degeneration. A Memorial Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Chalet at Nine Mile Recreation Area, 8704 Red Bud Road, Wausau. Gathering will begin at 5:00 p.m. with services to start at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Friends of Rib Mountain State Park, the Wausau YMCA or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com