Joseph Kopet, 79
Joseph “Joe” Louis Kopet, 79, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2016, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m., with a time of gathering two hours prior at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 119 Eighth Avenue West, Shakopee. The Reverend Gary Kinkel presided. A private family burial was held at Valley Cemetery, Shakopee, MN. Pallbearers were Jeff Kopet, Emil Knish, Tom Ryan, Derrick Ginkel, Ronnie Kopet and Jay Lerbs.
Joseph was born on February 2, 1937, in New Prague, to parents James and Johanna (Trcka) Kopet.
He worked various jobs, such as the canning factor, road construction and last MA Gedney Company. On February 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Vavra. Joseph enjoyed music, playing cards, going to the casino and word finds. His great passion was his grandchildren and family.
Joe is survived by wife, Shirley of 57 years; son, Gerald (Joyce) Kopet; daughters, Darlene (Paul) Ryan, Kathy (Richard) Ginkel; grandchildren, Thomas Ryan, Jessica Kopet, Jeffrey Kopet, Kelly Ryan, Kayla Ginkel, Derrick Ginkel; sister, Mamie Knish; brother-in-law, James Lorence; sister-in-law, Shirley Kopet; many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin Kopet and James Kopet; sisters, Helen Jelinek and Tillie Lorence.
The Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation, Shakopee Chapel, proudly served and cared for the Kopet family. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
