Auglaize County, Ohio

History and Genealogy

Auglaize County Death Records

Last Name: Koepke

First Name: Velma P.

Father's Name: Ben Wierwille

Mother's Maiden Name: Wilhelmina Fledderjohann

Spouse's Name: Karl Koepke

Death Date: Aug 19, 2000

Cause of Death:

Death Location: Massillon OH

Source: St. Marys Evening Leader

Additional: Velma P. Koepke, 92, died Tuesday, August 29, 2000, in Massillion. She was born March 17, 1908, in New Knoxville to Ben and Wilhelmina (Fledderjohn) Wierwille. In 1932, she married Dr. Karl Koepke, who was a clergyman in the United Church of Christ. Her husband is deceased. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy (John) Nichols; two brothers, Rev. Nathan Wierwille and Rev. Linus Wierwille. She was preceded in death by one sister, Luella Eversman. Mrs. Koepke graduated from Heidelberg College, where she was a member of the Glee Club and Hisperian Society. She was active in the Women's Guild and Synod groups. She was a pianist who taught young students and volunteered in church. She enjoyed reading and making antique presentations. Funeral services were held September 2 in Canton with the Rev. Nathan Wierwille and Rev. Linus Wierwille officiating. Burial was held at the North Lawn Cemetery mausoleum.

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