Paul E. VandeKoppel's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2024 in Saint Joseph, Michigan

Paul E. VandeKoppel

February 15, 1932 - July 7, 2024 (92 years old)

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Paul E. VandeKoppel's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2024 in Saint Joseph, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Paul E. VandeKoppel

February 15, 1932 - July 7, 2024 (92 years old)

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Paul E. VandeKoppel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 7, 2024, at the age of 92, Paul E. VandeKoppel of Saint Joseph, Michigan, born in Muskegon, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul E. VandeKoppel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Johannes VandeKoppel and Anna VandeKoppel (Fischer); his siblings, Joycene Wolffis (Harold) and Robert Grootenhuis; and his sister-in-law Barb Grootenhuis.

He is survived by: his wife Aileen Workman; his children, Ted VandeKoppel (Molly) of Portage, MI, Thom VandeKoppel (Brenda) of Findlay, OH and Jill Kerby (Mike) of Berrien Center; his grandchildren, Samantha Hamman (Steve Salyer), Sarah Zwalua (Robert), Paul VandeKoppel (Jessica), Kelley Hines (Garrett), Tyler Kerby (Kelsey), Matthew Kerby (Katie), Ryan Kerby (Jillian) and Jason Kerby (Livy); his great grandchildren, Larkin, Micah, Judith and Quinn; his brother John Grootenhuis; and his sister-in-law Karen Grootenhuis. He is also survived by several nieces & nephews.

Memorial donations in Paul's name may be made to First Church of God Endowment Fund or to Samaritan's Purse.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



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Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

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July 12

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2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

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