Carol J. Koppenhofer

Carol Koppenhofer of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice on September 21, 2015 after a courageous battle against Pulmonary Fibrosis. Carol was born in Toledo December 19, 1943. She was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1961 after which she pursued a secretarial career. Early in her employment she was secretary to the administrator at St. Vincent Hospital and retired after 35 dedicated years from Erickson Glass and Stoneworks where she was considered the right hand man. Carol is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wayne; daughter, Amy (John) Szaroleta; son, Mark (Heather) Koppenhofer; grandchildren, Lauria, Macie, and Ayrikah. Also, sister, Diana (Ray) Erickson; brothers, Michael (Shirley) Lauria, Gary Bradley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her greatest joy was sharing the world with her three granddaughters. She was so proud of her CCHS legacy, Lauria. She adored the animated story-telling of Macie and loved spending countless hours on Skipe with her youngest granddaughter, Ayrikah in Louisiana. Although the two were over a thousand miles apart, the bond they shared was like no other. Carol was a fanatic follower of the Detroit Tigers and Pistons and loved watching golf, volleyball and basketball. Yet, the quality friends and family cherished the most was her spirited sense of humor. Even in her last days she was able to laugh at life and lifes end. A glimpse of Carols found Requiem: No autopsy. I do not want to be carved up! No expensive casket. I will come back and haunt you if you do! No tears! Only happy memories! Wife, mother, aunt, grandma, sister, cousin. You will be fondly missed. Carol Koppenhofer, one in a million! Friends may visit the family on Thursday from 2-9 PM at Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd). Funeral services will begin with prayers at the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 AM followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church Sylvania. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be given to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or Ebeid Hospice. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.