Helen Bernice Kopperud

RUSHFORDHelen Bernice Kopperud, 92 of Rushford, died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her home one week shy of her 93rd birthday. Helen was born on the Bridgecreek family farm on June 3, 1922 to John and Hannah (Austad) Eggebakken. She attended Bridgecreek and Sandsness country schools as well as Rushford High School until her mother died. Helen married her childhood sweetheart, Norman Kopperud on October 15, 1943.After WWII ended, Helen and Norman built their home and family business, Norman's Electric Service, in South Rushford where she lived for nearly 70 years. Helen was a lifelong active member of the Highland Prairie Church where she enjoyed quilting and serving delicious church suppers. In earlier years, Helen volunteered as an enemy plane spotter in the civil defense efforts. She also monitored and reported official rain measurements and delivered Meals on Wheels. A loving and dedicated homemaker and mother, Helen was a great cook and famous for her apple pie. Helen will be remembered as an honest, hardworking dear lady with a sparkling wit and an endless love for her family. Helen is survived by her children, Glen (Letitia) Kopperud of Rushford, Diane (Robert) Starzak of Oak Park, CA, Tom (Wanda) Kopperud of Rushford, and Jerry (Shannon) Kopperud of Rushford; grandchildren, Tiffany (Adam) Wortman, Tina (Christopher) Smith, Sarah (Tim) Hunst, Megan (Peter) LaFleur, Christina Starzak, Amanda Starzak, Adam (Kelsey) Kopperud, Chelsea (Jeff) O'Donnell, Alexander Kopperud, Hannah Kopperud, and Jack Kopperud; and 12 great-grandchildren. Helen will be sorely missed by her loving family and her caregiving faithful friend Ardith Brown. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; daughter, Nancy Kopperud; and siblings, Lyla Kahoun and Jerome Eggebakken. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and also one hour prior to the service at Highland Prairie Church. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson with Reverend Marie Anderson officiating. Helen will be laid to rest at Highland Prairie Lutheran Cemetery.
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