Geraldine Coppus Obituary

Geraldine V. "Jerry" Coppus

Geraldine V. "Jerry" Coppus, 104, of Fostoria, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

She was born June 14, 1919, in Arcadia, to Clarence and Rosetta (Fox) Bohn. She married E.W. "Bill" Coppus on Dec. 20, 1941, and he preceded her in death in 1979.

Jerry graduated from Arcadia High School and attended Tiffin University. During World War II, she worked as a bookkeeper for the Screw Company in Fostoria. Bill was a Fostoria fireman. After he retired from the fire department, they opened Coppus Garage Door Company. Jerry later worked at the Kroger Company in the meat department. After her retirement, she and Bill enjoyed traveling in their carriage trailer to Arizona, Texas, and Florida until his death. She continued to enjoy traveling within the United States and abroad with family and friends after Bill's death.

Jerry is survived by her daughters, Judy (the late Jim) Lynch of Linden, Michigan, and Sally Coppus of Fostoria; nieces, Holly Burrus of Columbus and Robin (Dave) Lucius of Tiffin; grandnieces, Elisabeth Null of Columbus and Kristin (Dan) Anderson of Florida; grandnephews, Brandon (Melissa) of Bowling Green and Ross Hemminger of Washington, D.C.; two great-grandnieces, Hailey and Ella Hemminger; and Dalmatian companion, Chase.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Eileen Gehring.

For her entire life, Jerry was an avid reader and bridge player. She traveled extensively including to New England where Sally lived and worked for 40 years.

For several decades, she was an active participant in the community and St. Wendelin organizations. She was a church lector, memorial choir member, and Circle of Mercy member. She attended Toastmaster meeting and was two-term president of Fostoria Woman's Club. The family, church, and community will miss this grand lady. She is forever fondly remembered.

Visitation will be 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Hoening Funeral Home, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, where a Vigil will be at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, 323 N. Wood St., Fostoria. Burial will follow at St. Wendelin Catholic Cemetery. A lunch will then take place at Trinity Chapel, 252 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Wendelin Cemetery Fund, Fostoria Woman's Club, or Bridge Hospice in care of the funeral home.

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