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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272103
Title: Charlotte C. Koepplin
Date: 4/15/1947-3/6/2026
Inscription/Marks: 4/15/1947
Summary: Charlotte Cleo Koepplin, died March 6, 2026, with her loving family at her side at Lutheran Home of The Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND. A funeral service was held March 11, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND. Burial was at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Charlotte Cleo Koepplin was born April 15, 1947, to Elmer and Aneita (Longnecker) Koepplin in New Rockford. Charlotte's education began at Brantford School and she graduated from New Rockford High School in 1965. Her life was deeply rooted in her community, where she worked on her family's dairy farm until retirement. Additionally, Charlotte dedicated 60 years of service to writing for the Transcript. She also served 25 years as the secretary for Pleasant Prairie Township. Her interests were as diverse as they were engaging. Charlotte had a passion for gardening and horses. Her culinary skills were renowned, especially her baking, sausage making, and canning; her sauerkraut and special recipes were beloved by all who had the pleasure of tasting them. Charlotte's love for the outdoors was evident in her enjoyment of mowing grass and her long-standing membership with the Circle Trail Riders, where she served as secretary for 38 years. Charlotte cared for her parents as they aged at the family farm; she was a special aunt who helped raise her two nephews. She loved her great-nieces and nephews. Those who knew Charlotte will remember her as a loving, kind, and thoughtful individual. Her gentle spirit and generous heart left an indelible mark on her community and all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is survived by a loving family that includes her sister-in-law, Janelle Koepplin of New Rockford; nephews, Todd (Karen) Koepplin of New Rockford and Aaron (Danielle) Koepplin of Carrington; Todd's children, Taylor (Amanda) Koepplin and their children Evelyn, Tessa Charlotte, and Owen; Allyssa Lewis and her children Kenna and Grady; Aaron's children, Kalli, Kread, Kerigan, Carter, Chevelle, and Hendrix; her close friend, Eileen Williams of Jamestown. Charlotte was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Elmer and Aneita Koepplin; her brother, Martin Koepplin; and her special dog Fester (Peep).
Red ID: FND_I_79596 Image ID: 555953 Image Notes: FND001 272103

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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