Dorothy Joane Coppinger

Dorothy Joane Coppinger, 88, of Davenport passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society, Davenport. Funeral services will be at the Runge Mortuary on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the mortuary. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Dorothy was born on February 7, 1929 in Buffalo, IA, daughter of Hysle and Ruth Teel. Dorothy was united in marriage to Gene Coppinger, Sr. on March 21, 1947 in Davenport. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1994. She enjoyed dancing, playing slot machines and BINGO and bowling. Dorothy was a talented seamstress and made many quilts in her lifetime. She also loved fishing and camping with her husband. Dorothy retired in 1981 as a department clerk after 29 years at Oscar Mayer. Those left to honor her memory include children: Ida Coppinger, Davenport, Gene Coppinger, Jr., Davenport, Ronald (Wanda) Coppinger, Arizona and Lisa (Thomas) Bergthold, Plainfield, IL; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and siblings: Charlotte Riley, Marlys Koralewski and Ronald Teel. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Juli and sisters, Beverly Maple and Joyce Haussman. Online condolences can be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.