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Henry Kopka 1935 - 2020
Heinrich Kopka of Waite Park, Stearns County, Minnesota United States was born on July 11, 1935 at Willenberg, East Prussia, Germany to Gustav Kopka and Marie Kopka. He had siblings Wilhelm Kopka, Anna Marie Kopka, Mia Reepschlager, Ruth Kopka, and Gustav Kopka. Heinrich was baptized at Abounding Joy Lutheran Church 6000 Co Rd 120, in St. Cloud. He married Judy Kopka, and had children Becky Kopka, Jon Kopka, and Nathan Kopka. Heinrich Kopka died at age 85 years old on November 28, 2020 at Home in Waite Park, and was buried in 2020.
Heinrich Kopka
Waite Park, Stearns County, Minnesota United States
July 11, 1935
Willenberg, East Prussia, Germany
November 28, 2020
Home in Waite Park, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
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Heinrich Kopka's History: 1935 - 2020
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Heinrich “Henry” Kopka, 85, of Waite Park, MN (formerly of Staples, MN) passed peacefully into the next life on November 28, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Henry is survived by his wife, Judy; his three children, Becky, Jon (Patsy), Nathan (Brianna); 5 grandchildren; his siblings, Gustav, Mia Reepschlager and Ruth Kopka; and many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Wilhelm and his sister, Anna Marie Kopka. Memorials in his honor can be sent to Abounding Joy Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN, or the American Bible Society. The family will hold a private ceremony and hold a celebration of life at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
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07/111935July 11, 1935BirthdateWillenberg, East Prussia, GermanyBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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Henry was born to Gustav and Marie (Lipka) Kopka. Henry, along with his parents and siblings, immigrated to the United States in 1952.
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Henry was born on July 11, 1935, in Willenberg, East Prussia, Germany
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He attended primary school in Willenberg and Kirchdorf, Germany. In 1955 he graduated from Pequot Lakes High School in Minnesota. He then attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in 1959 he graduated with a teaching degree in Math, German, and History.
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mm/dd/yyyyBaptism dateAbounding Joy Lutheran Church 6000 Co Rd 120, in St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota 56303, United StatesPlace of worship
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He began his teaching career in Fertile, Minnesota at Fertile High School before working as a missionary teacher in Papua New Guinea for two and a half years. He then taught in Staples for 31 years before retiring in 1997.
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Henry was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” Leinonen on June 5, 1971, in French Lake, MN. Together they enjoyed being outside, gardening, and watching birds. They loved listening to music, traveling; and cherishing time with family. Henry was a quiet man of faith. He was humble and gracious; and modeled integrity, generosity, and patience to all.
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11/282020November 28, 2020Death dateHe died of old age and passed peacefully into the next life at home surrounded by family.Cause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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