Donald “Don” Raymond Koppa, 83, was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2025, after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma and renal cancer.

Don was born on June 22, 1941 to the late Adolph and Rose (Zygarlicke) Koppa. Don attended West Division High School before attending UW-Milwaukee. He then became a grocer, business owner, and salesman. He was an avid tennis player, fisherman, and golfer.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his quick wit, and competitive nature playing cribbage and cards.

Those left to cherish Don’s memory include his wife of 21 years, Donna; his children, Chris (Greg), Tim (Amy) and Tina (Jeremy); stepchildren, Dean and Dale (Lindsey); grandchildren, Katy (Diana), Amanda (Joey), Em, Tim (Maggie), Samantha (Kobe), Emma (Morgan), Gabby, Jacob, and Marcella; step grandchildren, Desmond and Eloise; great-grandchildren, Brynn, Izzy, Bobby, and Eleanor; Don is also survived by his brothers, Jim (the late Jeanette), Vern (the late Gerri), and his sister, Joan (Jay); as well as his former spouse, Kaye.

VISITATION: Don’s family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service (1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend).

SERVICE: Following the visitation at 5:00 p.m., there will be a memorial service for Don at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service. Family minister Don Slager will officiate.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, themmrf.org

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Nand and the VanDyke Cancer Center, as well as Dr. Akhtar and the Grace Cancer Clinic for all of the excellent care that Don received over the last several years.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Don’s arrangements. Additional information and Guestbook can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.