+ LOUCKS, Amy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey + KOPP, Esther. Esther (daughter of KOPP, Walter G C and KLEMER, Rosine Albertine Elisabeth) was born on 16 Sep 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Dec 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
Age 101-peacefully, on December 15, 2021. Esther was born on September 16, 1920. She was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed the distinction of being the church oldest member, and the matriarch of the Kopp family. She was an excellent cook and baker, a championship bowler, and an avid golfer. She was also a master knitter and enjoyed reading and playing Rummikub, Scrabble and various cards games, especially Pinochle. Her love of sports was legendary. She was an avid Bills fan and watched all NFL and college games. She loved Nascar as well and attended many races, rooting on Jeff Gordon from the stands. She also followed tennis, golf and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She began her career at Wurlitzer after high school and became a homemaker after marrying Harvey Loucks in 1955. Esther attended night school and received her certification as an Electronics Technician. She was employed at Moog Music in East Aurora for 9 years. Esther also enjoyed camping and traveling. She and Harvey traveled the states in a Winnebago camper for many years and were members of several RV clubs. They also traveled to Alaska, Nova Scotia, Switzerland and Norway. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Loucks; dear mother of Jan (Daniel) Krull of Ephrata, PA and Amy Loucks-DiMatteo (James Bishop) of Pendleton; grandmother of Matthew Krull, Andrew (Gayle) Krull; Rachel Bonfessuto; Brian DiMatteo and Blake DiMatteo; great grandmother of Dylan and Hannah Krull and Ethan and Lian Bonfessuto. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Date and time to be announced. The Reverend Blaine Jorg will officiate. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church Ladies Guild.

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Man, Wife Die 5 Days Apart
Walter G. Kopp, 86, of the Town of Wheatfield, died today at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, five days after his wife, the former Rose A. Kopp, died. Mr. Kopp was a life long resident of the area and had been employed for 44 years at American District Steam Co. Fretthold Funeral Home. 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, is in charge of arrangements.

Walter married KLEMER, Rosine Albertine Elisabeth on 15 May 1912 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Rosine (daughter of KLEMER, Heinrich and WERTH, Anna Maria Caroline) was born on 16 Jun 1888 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Mar 1976 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KOPP - Rose A. (nee Klemer) Kopp, 87, of the Town of Wheatfield, Saturday (March 13, 1976). Mrs. Kopp was a lifelong resident of this area, a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her husband, Walter G. Kopp; a son, Edward (Virginia) Kopp of North Tonawanda; three daughters, Mrs. LeGrand Margaret) Forth of the Town of Wheatfield; Mrs. Harvey (Esther) Loucks of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Howard (Ruth) Geltz of Nashaua, N.H., and mother of the late Martin (Emily) Kopp; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda today and until noon Tuesday. Services will take place in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. A. W.
Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church Building Fund.