Joseph Kopp, Jr.

Joseph Kopp Jr, age 77, of Toledo passed away November 17, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born on November 18, 1940 (in his home) in Rossford, Ohio to Joseph and Bernetta Kopp. He was a graduate of Rossford High School and a US Army Veteran where he had been stationed in Germany. Joe later retired from Globe/Rieter Industries. Joe loved gardening and sharing his abundance of fresh vegetables with everyone. He also loved to dance and would sweep the ladies right off their feet. He enjoyed going to the German American festival. He really enjoyed decorating for Christmas and adding a new item every year. You would often see Joe sitting on his front porch or just sitting outside watching everything. He had a knack for repurposing many things. Joe loved kids and enjoyed teaching them how to garden. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elsie (Babes); son, Tim; his extended kids, Doug Walton and Kelly DeStazio whom they helped raise; and his sister, Barbara Bischoff. He loved and was close to his wife's family also. Joe is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Joe was preceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Catherine and Betty; and his brothers, Carl, Phil, and Bob. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Restlawn Cemetery where he will be interred with his wife, Elsie. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.