Michael "Poe" Popelka's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2025 in Kalona, Iowa

Michael "Poe" Popelka

May 25, 1957 - January 5, 2025 (67 years old)

Kalona, Iowa

Michael "Poe" Popelka's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2025 in Kalona, Iowa

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Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service

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Michael "Poe" Popelka

May 25, 1957 - January 5, 2025 (67 years old)

Kalona, Iowa

Michael Popelka Obituary

We bid farewell to Michael Popelka of Kalona, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 5, 2025 at the age of 67. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Popelka to pay them a last tribute.

As Michael departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Michael may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Michael leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roland Popelka and Ruth Popelka (Yancy). He is survived by: his wife Deb Popelka of Kalona; his children, Cassidy Popelka (Tyler Stull) of Marengo, Amy Copping (John) of Kalona and Ryan Semler of Iowa City; his grandchildren, Ayla, Freya Stull, Zander and Quinn Copping; his sister Patti Osborn (Mike); and his pet Fluffy.

A reception was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service



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