Clair W. Kopsa, son of Charles W. Kopsa and Hattie V. (Peterson) Kopsa was born September 1, 1923 at rural Munden, Kansas and passed away on July 21, 2018 at the Mount Joseph Senior Village in Concordia, Kansas at the age of 94 years, 10 months and 20 days.
Clair graduated from Munden High School. He served with the United States Marine Corps during World War Two from 1943-1946. He was united in marriage to Gail M. Tunks on May 10, 1952 and to this union three sons were born, Dale, Carl, David.
Clair was a member of the United Methodist Church, Agenda, KS, William Fleming American Legion Post # 345, Cuba, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hattie Kopsa.
He is survived by his wife, Gail M. Kopsa of Agenda, KS, three sons, Dale (Vicki) Kopsa of Agenda, KS, Carl (Rita) Kopsa of Laverne, OK, David (Ellen) Kopsa of Concordia, KS, three grandchildren, Lydia Kopsa of Hays, KS, Lyndsey Kopsa of Concordia, KS, Michelle (Shawn) Pollman of St. Paul, KS, five step grandsons, Ricky (Nikki) Munsch of Great Bend, KS, Bill (Maria) Munsch of Hutchinson, KS, Allen (Ivone) Munsch of Hutchinson, KS, Michael Hendershott of Wichita, Ks, Mark (Jennifer) Hendershott of Kansas City, MO, twelve great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, two brothers, Donald Kopsa of Craig, CO, Bob Kopsa of Chester, NE, one sister, Betty Evert of Republic, KS, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends
Cremation was chosen.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 28, 2018, Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, KS, conducted by, Pastor Kathy Aeillo.
Military graveside services by the William Fleming American Legion Post # 345, Cuba, KS.
Inurnment will be in the National Bohemian (Kopsa) Cemetery, rural Cuba, KS.
Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church, Agenda, KS, William Fleming American Legion Post # 345, Cuba, KS, Meadowlark Hospice.
Friends may call on Friday to sign the register book from 1 PM to 8 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, where the family will receive friends from 6 PM to 7 PM
Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements
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