Milton Kopp

WAUKESHA—Milton H. Kopp, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 87.  He was born on March 4, 1921 in La Crosse, WI, the son of Guy and Martha (Pittenger) Kopp.  Milton was united in marriage to Mary Jean Dickerman on June 18, 1951; she preceded him in death on March 6, 2002.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946.  After attending college, he was a teacher in the Waukesha Public School system for 36 years, and was a principal for 29 years.  Milton started his career at Randall Elementary School and retired as the principal of Saratoga Elementary. He was a member of the Wisconsin Educators Association, the Waukesha Retired Teachers Association, and of First United Methodist Church.  Milton was loved by all who knew him.  He took special joy in all of his grandchildren.  Milton loved a hearty laugh, a round of golf, camping with friends and family, and a good Manhattan.  Milton will be sadly missed by his daughter, Amy (Randal) Berz of Sparta,  his son, Tim (Cathy) of Waukesha; grandchildren:  Emily Kopp, Nicholas Kopp, Shane Berz, Caitlyn Berz, Haley Berz, and Kelsey Berz.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister Evelyn Tody and brother, Wayne. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Avenue Waukesha, WI.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM.   Private burial with full military honors will take place at German Settlement Cemetery in Burlington, WI.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com to leave an on-line tribute.