Gerald V. Koppes

Gerald V. Koppes, 91, formerly of Bellevue, passed on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at University of Iowa Health Care Center in Iowa City. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Visitation will be 9:30 am until services time also Saturday at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors Conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

Gerald was born November 21, 1933 in Bellevue, the son of Cyril and Ethel (Brown) Koppes. He graduated from Bellevue Community High School in 1951. Gerald served his country in the US Army 1954-1956. He married Donna M. Roeder on October 12, 1957, she passed on July 20, 1992. Gerald worked as a manager at the Savanna Army Depot, retiring in 1988. Gerald spent many winters in Texas and later in Arizona. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, making rock jewelry, and also in his later years stained glass art.

Survivors include his son, Terry (Joyce) Koppes, daughter in-law, Sandy Koppes; grandchildren, Adam (Oliva) Koppes, Casey (Layli) Koppes, Kristin (Joshua) St. John, Whittney (Cody) Platte, and Jacob Koppes; great-grandchildren, Maeson, Tatum, Sophia, Kaylee, Archie, Michelle, Cora, and Keegan.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna; a son, Todd Koppes; a brother, Richard Koppes; and an infant sister, Darlene.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com