Dorothy Coppler Obituary

Dorothy A. Coppler

Dorothy A. Coppler, 91, of Findlay and formerly of Fostoria, passed away at 10:16 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at her home.

She was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Seneca County, to Clarence P. and Corinne J. (Reinhart) Williams. She married Leonard D. "Lenny" Coppler Sr. on Aug. 18, 1953, in Indiana, and he preceded her in death Jan. 25, 2015.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Leonard Coppler Jr. of Fostoria, Kristina (Bill) Ebersole of Findlay, Terrance Coppler of Fostoria, and Daniel (Cindy) Coppler of Alvada; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Doris) Williams of New Riegel and Firman (the late Mary) Williams of Fostoria; and sisters, Lucille (the late Anthony) Schock of Republic and Connie (Don) Depinet of Bloomville.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Brady Scherger; and sister, Mary Catherine Scherger.

Dorothy retired after 30 years of service from Excello – Airfoil Textron, Fostoria. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, where she was past President of its Rosary-Altar Society. She was also a treasurer of Retired UAW # 1246, past President of FOPA, and an active member of the Senior Center, Fostoria.

During her life, Dorothy made and decorated a zillion cakes. Birthdays, weddings, or graduations, she was always ready to make the cake and decorate it for all the family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved supporting all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren by attending their school and sporting events. Almost daily, you could find her playing cards at the senior center, the church, or with her siblings. She and Leonard loved to travel and camp in their motorhome. In later years, they traveled with JB Tours. She loved listening to Daniel O'Donnell sing and was thrilled to see one of his concerts in person.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at HOENING FUNERAL HOME, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio, 44830, where a Vigil will be at 6:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer presiding. A funeral lunch will then follow at St. Wendelin Parish Hall. Private family burial will take place at St. Wendelin Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Bridge Hospice, Fostoria Senior Center, or The Kidney Foundation of NW Ohio.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.