Edward Richard Koepke
Edward R. Koepke Edward Richard Koepke, 80, loving husband of 55 years of Jean Herd Koepke of Hamden, passed away Sept. 29, 2011. Father of Cindy Koepke of Hamden; brother of Stanton and his wife Marie Koepke of Middletown; son-in-law of Sylvia J. Warner of Hamden, and brother-in-law of Edward Warner, also of Hamden. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was predeceased by 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Edward was born in New Haven, May 3, 1931, a son of the late Rudolph and Margaret Ingersol Koepke and served in the US Army from 1952-1954 in Germany. He was employed as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of North Haven for 38 years before retirement in 1995, and resided in Hamden since 1956. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service in the Dunbar United Church of Christ, 419 Dunbar Hill Rd, Hamden on Tuesday, October 4th at 4:30 PM. Refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall. Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be sent to Our Companions-Domestic Animal Santuary, P.O. Box 673, Bloomfield, CT 06002, 860-242-9999
Dear Cindy, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father Edward. My condolences also to your mother Jean and all your family. Your friend, Fred.
Dear Jean and Cindy. Stan and I want to give our condolences to both of you for your great lose. We know he will be sadly missed. Love Sandy and Stan
Jean, My sincere sympathies in the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.