Richard Elmer Coppedge, 85, of Gerald, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.
He was born Sept. 24, 1937, to William Elmer and Lula (White) Coppedge in Kansas City.
He was united in marriage to Wanda Lou Duncan, Dec. 15, 1957, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Gerald.
Richard had served his country with the U.S. Army. He enjoyed doing mechanical work on vehicles, riding motorcycles, traveling, dancing and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by parents, William and Lula; wife, Wanda; and brothers, James and Donald Coppedge.
He is survived by sons, Rick Coppedge and wife Beverly of Gerald, and Bryan Coppedge and wife Lisa of Owensville; and eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 8, from 9–11 a.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Sullivan officiating. His cremains will be interred at Countryside Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Gerald.
