CARL KOPPLOW, age 92, of rural Adrian, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. He was born December 20, 1922, in Little Rock Township, to Henry and Augusta (Tiesler) Kopplow. He attended country school in District # 11 Little Rock Township.
Carl married Dolores Kruse on February 26, 1946, at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Parsonage south of Rushmore. After their marriage, the couple farmed south of Adrian for their entire married lives.
He was a member of the Eastfriesland Church of Christ, in Rushmore, where he served on the church board and held various positions. Carl was Treasurer of Little Rock Township for over thirty five years. He was also a member of the Prairie Reapers for many years. Carl & Dolores enjoyed polka music in New Ulm. They went on many many bus tours. They traveled to Germany and visited their relatives there.
Carl is survived by his three children, Le Wayne (Marsha) Kopplow, rural Adrian; Charlene Bradshaw, Norman, OK; and Vickie (Donn) Russell, Branson, MO; five grandchildren, Kristi (Mike) Dixon, Jeff (Dawn) Kopplow, Jared (fiancé, Angie) Kopplow, Brian Russell & Drew Russell; and five great grandchildren, Brendon, Jordin & Logan Kopplow; and Michael & Miles Dixon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores, on December 26, 2011; grandson, Jason Kopplow, on July 11, 1999; and two sisters, Vernice Kuhl & Irene Kamrath.
Funeral will be 11:00 am Monday at Eastfriesland Church of Christ, in Rushmore, officiated by Rev. Beryl Hicks. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am Monday at Eastfriesland Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Adrian Cemetery.
Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth; or donor's choice.
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