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Coplien, Bobbie R.
January 2, 1928 - January 17, 2007
(Published Thursday January 18, 2007 - Janesville Gazette)
BRODHEAD— Bobbie R. Coplien, 79, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 2, 1928, in Twin Grove Township, son of Elmer and Nettie (Frankenburger) Coplien. He attended high school in Pecatonica, IL, and Brodhead, WI. Bobbie served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning the Victory Medal, American Area Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Medal, and the African Middle Eastern Medal. Bobbie married Vivian Zuhlke on Dec. 10, 1951, in Freeport, IL. Bobbie owned and operated Coplien's Bar from Aug. 8, 1951, to July 1, 1991. Bobbie was a member of South Central Tavern League, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also enjoyed the outdoors, trapping, playing cards, golfing, reading, and especially spending time with his children, grandchildren, and the family dogs. He is survived by 3 children: Robert (Jessica VanBrocklin) Coplien, Susan (Tom Butts) Coplien, and Cindy Pinnow, all of Brodhead; 3 grandchildren: Travis, Skyler, and Trevor; and a sister, Berniece "Sissy" Curry of Footville. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 4 brothers: Kenneth, Donald, Burt, and Russell; and a sister, Isabelle Anderson. Private family services will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at EVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Brodhead, WI. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be given to Mercy Hospice in Bobbie's name. "Bobbie was a loving father and grandfather. He was our best friend; a great role model who taught us what is truly important in life. His memory, spirit, good humor and love will live in our hearts forever. We love you Dad!"
In Memory of my Dad, Bobbie Coplien
1928 - 2007
God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put His arm around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful; He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your eyelids and whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of me went with you the day God called you Home.
'Til we meet again,
Love your daughter, Susie
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