John William Kopf

John William Kopf was born on October 15, 1950 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. John was the son of Grace (Shrode) and Robert Kopf.

John attended Waterloo schools, played cello in the orchestra and earned Eagle Scout by age 14. As a youth he enjoyed spending time at the family cabin, spending time on the water and going fishing. After graduating from West High in 1968, John went on to attend UNI for several years. He worked in restaurants, construction and eventually worked at a local feed mill, from which he retired on December 31st, 2019. In addition to raising 6 children and spending time with close family friends, (Thomas Lavenz, Irene Murphy) and great neighbors (Scott, Diane and Mason Peterson), he really enjoyed traveling to Europe, gardening and admiring antique collectables.

On October 19, 1974 John was married to Patricia Jean (Euchner). Prior to their divorce John and Patricia had 6 children. John was survived by his two sisters, Linda (Randy) Bjerke of Waterloo, Karen Kopf of Waterloo and his 6 children: Jennifer (Ed) Blohn of Des Moines, Charles (Jennifer) Kopf of Denver, Elizabeth (John) Paulson of Cedar Falls, William (Ashley) Kopf of Oceanside, Wayne (Alyssa) Kopf of Des Moines and Rachel (Grant) Logan of Des Moines as well as 10 grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents, former wife, and granddaughter, Courtney Jean Spurgeon.

John was taken to Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa on February 6, 2023 with health issues. On February 25, 2023 most of his family and many friends gathered for one last time while John was alert and talkative to say their good byes. John entered hospice care at the Denver Sunset Home and passed away peacefully on the afternoon of March 6, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Scout camp where John worked hard to earn his Eagle Scout rank.

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