Dean D. Koeppe

Dean D. Koeppe, age 86, of Storm Lake, Iowa and formerly of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died January 25, 2016 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be at a later date. There will be no visitation. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Dean Donald Koeppe was born August 4, 1929 in Martinsburg, Nebraska the son of Dean Wilhelm and Agnes (Koeppe) Koeppe. Growing up, he attended grade school at Martinsburg Grade School and St. Paul Lutheran School in Sioux City. He graduated from Central High in Sioux City in 1946. Following high school graduation, Dean enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a medic and represented his unit in boxing. In 1954, he was honorably discharged with the rank of E-8 Master Sergeant. Dean was united in marriage to Nobuko “Mary” Kato in Kobe, Japan. Together, they were blessed with four children: Roy, Michael “Mick”, William “Bill”, and Naomi. In 1956, Dean attended Barber School in Sioux City. Dean was a devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa where he taught Sunday School. Dean recently became a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. He was an avid fan of boxing, MMA, and he loved playing cards and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. Dean and Mary enjoyed wintering in Bull Head City, Arizona. He owned and operated Dean’s Barber Shop, Turners Beauty Shop, and The Barber’s Franchise until he sold it in the 1990s. Dean will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Roy (Linda) Koeppe of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan; Michael (Brenda) Koeppe of Storm Lake, Iowa; and William (Shari) Koeppe of Plano, Texas; grandchildren: Angela (Ryan) Weitzel of Sac City, Iowa; Justin (Jennifer) Koeppe of Ankeny, Iowa; Dana Koeppe and Lauren Koeppe both of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan; Joshua Koeppe, Sarah Koeppe, and Jordan Koeppe all of Plano, Texas; great grandchildren: Colin and Spencer Koeppe of Ankeny, Iowa; Micah Weitzel of Sac City, Iowa; brother, Robert (Myrna) Koeppe of North Sioux City, South Dakota; extended family and friends. Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Koeppe; infant daughter, Naomi; parents; parents-in-law; sisters: Verene “Dollie” Jorgensen; Beverly Dunbar; Vae Deane Cason; and Vonnie “Pat” Meuleveld.

Dean D. Koeppe

August 4, 1929 - January 25, 2016