Obituary of Edward Kopfer SR

Edward J. Kopfer Sr. "Dutch" Age 75. Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, and a Crest Hill resident for the past three years. A U.S. Navy Veteran. Retired from the Elevator Constructors Union Local #2 after over 37 years of service, including the Sears Tower construction. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy Kopfer of Crest Hill; four children, Gayla (James) Haufe of Neenah, WI, Melanie (Raymond) Slayton of Thorne Bay, AK, Jill (Marc) Koch of Antioch, IL and Edward J. (Lisa) Kopfer, Jr. of Homer Glen, IL and 15 grandchildren. Funeral Services for Edward J. Kopfer Sr. will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Crest Hill where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday 2-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road Joliet. (815) 741-5500