Wanda LaRae Wiley

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1983As of 1983,her married name was Schlosser.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1983Wanda LaRae Wiley married Alva Neal Schlosser, son of William A. Schlosser and Madelyn R. Robertson, in 1983.

Joseph Heller

M, d. 1981
Father*Terry Michael Heller b. 30 Jun 1939, d. 1 Nov 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Joseph Heller was the son of Terry Michael Heller.
Death1981Joseph Heller died in 1981.

Rosemary S. Heller

F, b. 17 March 1929, d. 3 November 2000
Father*Albert Frank Heller b. 1 May 1903, d. 20 May 1964
Mother*Lena Jeanette Moen b. 2 Feb 1893, d. 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 September 1973As of 15 September 1973,her married name was Biggness.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 March 1929Rosemary S. Heller was born on 17 March 1929 at Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Albert Frank Heller and Lena Jeanette Moen.
Marriage15 September 1973Rosemary S. Heller married Palmer Biggness on 15 September 1973 at King, Washington.
Death3 November 2000Rosemary S. Heller died on 3 November 2000 at King, Washington, at age 71.

Palmer Biggness

M, b. 20 January 1910, d. 7 April 1976
Palmer Biggness 1929 senior portrait Benson Polytechnic High School, Portland, Oregon
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1910Palmer Biggness was born on 20 January 1910 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
Marriage15 September 1973He married Rosemary S. Heller, daughter of Albert Frank Heller and Lena Jeanette Moen, on 15 September 1973 at King, Washington.
Death7 April 1976Palmer Biggness died on 7 April 1976 at Pacific, Washington, at age 66.

George William Clauer

M, b. 23 August 1934, d. 13 September 1955
Father*Clyde Hartford Clauer b. 25 Mar 1890, d. 15 Jun 1967
Mother*Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum b. 25 Jun 1889, d. 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1934George William Clauer was born on 23 August 1934.
He was the son of Clyde Hartford Clauer and Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum.
Death13 September 1955George William Clauer died on 13 September 1955 at age 21.

Marie Eva Koppen

F, b. 12 September 1920, d. 20 January 1999
Father*Simon R. Koppen b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 25 Jul 1931
Mother*Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum b. 25 Jun 1889, d. 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Myers.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarie Eva Koppen married Clifford Monroe Myers.
Birth12 September 1920Marie Eva Koppen was born on 12 September 1920 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Simon R. Koppen and Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum.
Death20 January 1999Marie Eva Koppen died on 20 January 1999 at Wisconsin at age 78.

Clifford Monroe Myers

M, b. 11 June 1906, d. 23 March 1971
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClifford Monroe Myers married Marie Eva Koppen, daughter of Simon R. Koppen and Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum.
Birth11 June 1906Clifford Monroe Myers was born on 11 June 1906 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death23 March 1971He died on 23 March 1971 at Wisconsin at age 64.

Francis Raymond Koppen

M, b. 11 July 1929, d. 26 April 2020
Father*Simon R. Koppen b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 25 Jul 1931
Mother*Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum b. 25 Jun 1889, d. 1947
Francis Raymond Koppen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1929Francis Raymond Koppen was born on 11 July 1929 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Simon R. Koppen and Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum.
Marriagecirca 1950Francis Raymond Koppen married Norma Jean Virginia McNamer circa 1950.
Death26 April 2020Francis Raymond Koppen died on 26 April 2020 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 90 Francis Raymond Koppen, 90, of Dubuque, completed his journey on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Private burial will be at Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., is entrusted with arrangements.

Francis was born July 11, 1929 in Cassville, WI. It was love at first sight when he met Norma Jean McNamer, and they married. They were blessed with over 70 years together. Francis and Norma were happiest when they were together.

Francis was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Dubuque Stone Products. Francis was a member of the Dubuque Rifle and Pistol Club, and started the Dubuque Gun Shows. Later, along with his wife, Norma, they started the Dubuque Arts & Crafts Shows, the Dubuque Flea Market & Antique Shows, in which he participated for 60 years. Francis also enjoyed his volunteering with the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest where he served as a volunteer and Vice President. Francis will be missed.

Surviving are his sons, Ronald C. Koppen of Dubuque, and Jerome F. (Julie) Koppen of East Dubuque, IL; his granddaughter, Paula Jean Hammel of Howell, MI; his grandson Jayde A. Griffin; his great grandchildren, Derrick Janson of Dubuque and Brittani (Tony) Zammit of Howell, MI; and his great great grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, and Abigail Zammit of Howell, MI.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean in 2017; his daughter Barbara Jean; and his son, Steven.

Children of Francis Raymond Koppen and Norma Jean Virginia McNamer

Norma Jean Virginia McNamer

F, b. 26 November 1931, d. 21 May 2017
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1950As of circa 1950,her married name was Koppen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 November 1931Norma Jean Virginia McNamer was born on 26 November 1931 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1950She married Francis Raymond Koppen, son of Simon R. Koppen and Clara Elizabeth Kirschbaum, circa 1950.
Death21 May 2017Norma Jean Virginia McNamer died on 21 May 2017 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 85.

Children of Norma Jean Virginia McNamer and Francis Raymond Koppen

Barbara Jean Koppen

F, b. 2 May 1948, d. 27 March 2003
Father*Francis Raymond Koppen b. 11 Jul 1929, d. 26 Apr 2020
Mother*Norma Jean Virginia McNamer b. 26 Nov 1931, d. 21 May 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 May 1948Barbara Jean Koppen was born on 2 May 1948 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Francis Raymond Koppen and Norma Jean Virginia McNamer.
Death27 March 2003Barbara Jean Koppen died on 27 March 2003 at Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, at age 54.

Steven Koppen

M, b. 18 December 1949, d. 12 February 1966
Father*Francis Raymond Koppen b. 11 Jul 1929, d. 26 Apr 2020
Mother*Norma Jean Virginia McNamer b. 26 Nov 1931, d. 21 May 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 December 1949Steven Koppen was born on 18 December 1949.
He was the son of Francis Raymond Koppen and Norma Jean Virginia McNamer.
Death12 February 1966Steven Koppen died on 12 February 1966 at age 16.

Exine M. May

F, b. 3 March 1918, d. 1 February 2009
Father*Henry C. May b. 20 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1964
Mother*Eva C. Kirschbaum b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 12 Sep 1991
Mrs Patrick Wayne Kirchner (Exine M May) 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 November 1956As of 10 November 1956,her married name was Kirchner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 March 1918Exine M. May was born on 3 March 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry C. May and Eva C. Kirschbaum.
Marriage10 November 1956Exine M. May married Patrick Wayne Kirchner on 10 November 1956 Exine M May and Patrick Wayne Kirchner marriage announcement.
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona) 11 Nov 1956 - Exine M May and Patrick Wayne Kirchner marriage announcement
Death1 February 2009Exine M. May died on 1 February 2009 at age 90.

Patrick Wayne Kirchner

M, b. 1918, d. 24 April 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1918Patrick Wayne Kirchner was born in 1918 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Marriage10 November 1956He married Exine M. May, daughter of Henry C. May and Eva C. Kirschbaum, on 10 November 1956 Exine M May and Patrick Wayne Kirchner marriage announcement.
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona) 11 Nov 1956 - Exine M May and Patrick Wayne Kirchner marriage announcement
Death24 April 1983Patrick Wayne Kirchner died on 24 April 1983 at Tucson, Pima, Arizona, Patrick W Kirchner obituary.
Lancaster New Era (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) 25 Apr 1983 - Patrick W Kirchner obituary

Joseph R. May

M, b. 6 May 1923, d. 2 November 1976
Father*Henry C. May b. 20 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1964
Mother*Eva C. Kirschbaum b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 12 Sep 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 May 1923Joseph R. May was born on 6 May 1923 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry C. May and Eva C. Kirschbaum.
Marriage14 October 1950Joseph R. May married Irene Mary Burds on 14 October 1950 at Greeley, Iowa.
Death2 November 1976Joseph R. May died on 2 November 1976 at age 53.

Mary Kay May

F, b. 7 April 1931, d. 3 November 2015
Father*Henry C. May b. 20 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1964
Mother*Eva C. Kirschbaum b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 12 Sep 1991
Mary Kay (May) Zimmer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Kay May was also known as Catherine.
Married Name19 April 1952As of 19 April 1952,her married name was Zimmer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1931Mary Kay May was born on 7 April 1931 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry C. May and Eva C. Kirschbaum.
Marriage19 April 1952Mary Kay May married Richard L. Zimmer on 19 April 1952.
Death3 November 2015Mary Kay May died on 3 November 2015 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 84 Mary Kay (May) Zimmer obituary.
The Sheyboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) 05 Nov 2015 - Mary Kay (May) Zimmer obituary

Richard L. Zimmer

M, b. 9 May 1930, d. 3 August 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1930Richard L. Zimmer was born on 9 May 1930 at Minnesota.
Marriage19 April 1952He married Mary Kay May, daughter of Henry C. May and Eva C. Kirschbaum, on 19 April 1952.
Death3 August 1997Richard L. Zimmer died on 3 August 1997 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 67.

Irene Mary Burds

F, b. 6 June 1922, d. 5 March 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 October 1950As of 14 October 1950,her married name was May.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 June 1922Irene Mary Burds was born on 6 June 1922 at Iowa.
Marriage14 October 1950She married Joseph R. May, son of Henry C. May and Eva C. Kirschbaum, on 14 October 1950 at Greeley, Iowa.
Death5 March 1976Irene Mary Burds died on 5 March 1976 at age 53.