John A. Koppes, 71, of Onslow, Iowa, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of John may call from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 8:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the funeral home. Services for John will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Temple Hill, with Rev. Douglas Loecke. Military Honors will be afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528.

He was born November 27, 1948 in Cascade, Iowa, son of Albert and Afton (Merrill) Koppes. He is a graduate of the former Aquin High School in Cascade, Iowa. On June 21, 1969 he was united in marriage to Gail M. Fields at St. Martin’s in Cascade. He was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works for 29 years. After retiring he was Grounds Keeper for Little Bear Golf Course.

John was an avid golfer, and a Notre Dame, Packer fan. John was known for being a very selfless person and would help anyone. Most important to him was time well spent with his family.

He was an Army Reserve Veteran. He was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Temple Hill and a member of the Cascade American Legion Post #528

He is survived by his wife, Gail Koppes of Onslow; three children, John (Lori) Koppes of Waukee, Shannon (David) Van Vors of Center Point and Danny (Amy) Koppes of Wyoming; seven grandchildren, Brett, Tyler, Damon and Brooke Koppes, Jordan Van Vors, Madi Van Vors and Cali Koppes; one great grandson, Hudson Koppes; brothers and sisters, Nick Koppes of Onslow, Mike Koppes of Monticello, Sarah (Mike) Bradley of Onslow and Janice (Bob) Moriarity of Cascade.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com