Kenneth Kirk Koepnick's Obituary
Reed City - Kenneth Kirk Koepnick, 66, of Ludington, formerly of Reed City, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington
He was born August 12, 1953, in Reed City, the son of Frank and Josephine (Kimbal) Koepnick, and lived in the area most of his life. For many years, Ken worked as an auto body detailer at his brother's shop, Russell's Body Shop in Reed City. Ken loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and also enjoyed dancing and listening to Elvis.
He is survived by one daughter, Betty (Gilbert) Torres of Potterville; three sons, Frank (Dani) of Scottville, Ken, Jr. of Reed City, and Leroy of Ludington; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; his siblings Cheryl (Mike) Hobbs of Cedar Springs, Butch (Rodney) of Lake City, Paula (John) Zuker of Farwell, Scott of Reed City, Russell (Cindy) of Reed City, and Lisa (Steve) Thiel of Paris; and many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Shannon Brook, and daughter Shannon Marie.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating, Spring burial will be in the Pine Plains Cemetery in Big Rapids. Ken's family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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