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 Blanche A. Koepp (nee Longwell), 84 years old of Elyria, Ohio died surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter and son in law on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Blanche was born on December 14, 1925 in Amherst, Ohio and made her home in Elyria for most of her life. She was employed at one time for Merthe’s Department Store in Elyria and also worked for the City of Elyria Water Department. Blanche was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria where she was a member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and was involved in many church activities including being a “Counting Queen,” a “Ladies Aide” and assisting with school lunches at the church school. She was also a member of the VFW Post 1079 Ladies Auxiliary. Blanche enjoyed spending winters in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Blanche is survived by her husband of 57 years, Carl Z. Koepp; one son Richmond (Charlene) Rankin of Wellington, Ohio; one daughter, Dawn (James) Reichlin of Elyria; two grandchildren, Patrick Reichlin and Jennifer Reichlin both of Elyria; and two great grandchildren, Madelyn and Cameron Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Margaret (nee Gordon) Longwell. Friends will be received at the Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035 on Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1140 West River Road, Elyria, Ohio where the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. The Reverend Von Eric Berlin, Pastor, will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Blanche’s memory to the “Increased Visibility Fund”, St. John Lutheran Church 1140 West River Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.
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Dan and Lois Leininger
sent Sunday, 04 April 2010 12:40
Dear Carl, We were so sorry to read of your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May our Lord sustain you at this time of sorrow with His loving compassion, faith and eternal love. In Christ's Love, Dan and Lois
Sue and Bill Carter
sent Friday, 02 April 2010 04:45
Dear Dawn, Jim and family
We send our sympathy to you and your families. We won't be home but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love ya Sue and Bill
Kevin and Renee Koepp
sent Thursday, 01 April 2010 12:47
Dawn, Jim, Carl, Rich, Charlene and families,
We are devastated that we won\\\'t be with you for the funeral. Of course our hearts will be with you and our love. We will look out over the water and the beach that Blanche loved so much and remember how much fun we had with her in Florida. I don\\\'t think I ever saw her without a smile on her face. She will be missed.
Love,
Kevin and Renee
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