Esther Trientje Kopmann, 93 of Gifford, passed away at 8:41 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford.

Private funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville with Rev. James T. Lehmann officiating. Burial will follow in Huls Cemetery, Gifford. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Esther was born August 1, 1926 in Rural St. Joseph the daughter of Klaas and Hiemkie Huls Saathoff. She married Wilbert Kopmann January 11, 1947 at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. He preceded her in death May 2000.

She is survived by her children, Beverly Heiden of Gifford, Merle (Lynn) Kopmann of Gifford, Sandy (Rich) Norris of Savoy; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer (Gerry) Hinderberger, Traci (Scott) Harris, Corissa Kopmann, Jeremy (Michelle) Kopmann, Matthew (Nikki) Kopmann, Joshua (Marianne) Kopmann, Erin (Andy) Cler and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Harm, Garrelt, Peter, John and two sisters, Ann and Ethel.

Esther was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. She enjoyed working as a volunteer and spending time with her family.

Esther was a bilateral cochlear recipient, therefore the family requests memorials may be made to Carle Auditory School; mail donations to The Carle Development Foundation, 611 W. Park Street, Urbana, IL 61801, Attention: Carle Auditory School. Contact Karla.Gifford@carle.com

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