Larry Coppes Obituary

Larry Duane Coppes Sr.

Larry D. Coppes Sr., 80, passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Findlay May 29, 1944, the son of Clyde and Betty (Keeran) Coppes. Both parents have preceded him in death. He was married to Lela Coppes, who passed away Dec. 17, 2008. She was the love of his life.

He was a proud Veteran of the US Navy. Larry had worked at Dow Chemical and as a machinist at Midwest Stamping but retried in 1998 after working at Meijer. He was a bowler and loved card games especially with his family. Saturday night card games had some fond memories for his family. He was a Kansas City Chiefs and Ohio State Buckeye fan.

He and Lela were members of The Salvation Army, and they did so much for others during their lives and were so rewarded for their Godly work with children of the community. He was a Boy Scout leader, played in the band, and taught Sunday School. They had taken several children to camp each year and would load up a van from McComb to Findlay for Sunday Services. Larry and Lela devoted much of their time to The Salvation Army, and God truly blessed them both. He will be sorely missed as a "Santa's helper" on Christmas and truly missed and remembered by his friends and family. His white hair and beard reminded everyone of Jolly Old St. Nick, and life won't be the same without him.

He is survived by his children, Faith Hanners of Findlay, Lizabeth (Paul) Klemans of Findlay, Larry Coppes Jr of Amherst and LeRay (Tammy) Coppes of Hoytville; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Campbell; siblings, Carol Decker, Karen Kidd, and Linda Howard; and a great-grandson, Cephas Rader.

Friends may call from 11-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, with the service to begin at 1 p.m. at Hanneman Funeral Home, 370 Park Drive South, McComb, with Major Lawrence Shurtleff officiating. Burial will follow at McComb Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home or The Salvation Army.

Please go to www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com to express online condolences or to purchase floral or other tributes. Hanneman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Coppes Family.