This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KOPPLOW, WISE, DURBIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOPPLOW, Frederick W. II Passed away on January 31, 2010 at Gulf Coast Hospital, Fort Myers, FL after a brief illness. Fred was born in Evanston, Illinois but moved to Michigan at an early age. He resided at Gull Lake, Michigan for many years before moving to Sanibel, FL in 1984. In high school, he was an outstanding track and basketball star. As an active member of the Boy Scouts he achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Upon graduation from high school he entered the Navy and served for three years during WW II in the South Pacific. He was a chief Boatswains Mate on an LST. Following his service to his country, he graduated with a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Sally Wise Kopplow; their children, Fred, III and his wife Lisa of Cincinnati, Anne Durbin and her husband Dan of Cape Coral; four grandchildren Morgan, and Ryan Durbin, and twins, Freddy IV and Abby Kopplow. Fred had an engagi! ng personality to all who knew him. He was a devoted family man who adored his wife, children, and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held this summer in Michigan. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.