Ralph Dale Coppock

Ralph Dale Coppock was born on October 12, 1928 to Glenn and Helen Keyes Coppock in Laurens, IA. He attended Pickerel Lake grade school in Marathon, IA and graduated from Marathon High School in 1946. Ralph was very active in school, participating football, track and plays. Ralph worked on the family farm and was a hired man for the neighbors. He was also employed at Thiemans & Superior Mfg. Co. in Albert City, IA. In October of 1950 Ralph entered the United States Air Force where he was stationed at Orly Field in Paris, France for 3 years. After his discharge, Ralph attended Austin Vocational School. On January 20, 1957, he was united in marriage to Doris Thofson at the Hayward Lutheran Church in Hayward, MN. To this union four children were born, Julie, Cheryl, David and Shannon. Ralph worked at Hemenway Concrete Products and Scotsman Ice Systems for 30 years. In retirement, he worked at County Market for nine years. Ralph was an active member of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church where he served as a trustee. He was also a member of the Hartland American Legion Post 266. Ralph enjoyed going for walks, bike riding, parades and had a special interests in trains, the history of steam engines and antique farm machinery. He was a devoted loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed the time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Doris; children, Julie Craig Nelson of Glenville, Cheryl Coppock of Austin, David Robyn Coppock of Bloomington and Shannon April Coppock of Eyota; 10 grandchildren; brother, Wayne Coppock of Rolla, MO; many nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Ardus Andersen.