Stanley John Kopmann, 78 of Gifford, passed away at 11:12 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford with Pastor Scott Guhl officiating. Burial will follow in Huls Cemetery, Gifford.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Stanley was born December 3, 1942 in Paxton the son of John J. and Martha A. Johnson Kopmann. He married Donna J. Geiken April 30, 1967 at Schwer Lutheran Church, Milford. She survives.

Along with his wife, Donna, he is survived by three daughters, Kimberly J. (Mark) Porter of Gifford, Tamela S. (Sean) Weary of Gifford, Nicole R. Bullington of Penfield; five granddaughters Shaunna Weary Kincaid (Kyle), Megan Porter Pearson (Jordan), Sarah Porter, Kyla Bullington, Isabel Bullington; one great grandson Tanner Kincaid, a sister Patricia J. Camp of St. Joseph and two brothers Dale E. (June) Kopmann of St. Joseph and Collin K. (Becky) Kopmann of Rantoul.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Stanley graduated from Rantoul Twp. High School in 1961 and from barber school in Decatur in 1962. He was a barber for 58 years, custodian and bus driver at Gifford Grade School and worked for Gordon Hannagan Auction Company.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford and served on the Gifford Fire Department as a fireman and trustee. He was also a member of the Gifford Centennial Committee. In his younger years he was a member of the 4-H Club and showed Brown Swiss cattle at state and county fairs.

Stan enjoyed auctions, camping and old cars and was an avid collector of many things. He always loved a good deal!

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford Fire Department or family choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.baierfuneralservices.com .