Craig Michael Koppens of Metairie, Louisiana was born on August 23, 1954 and passed in his sleep on December 26, 2023 at his home in Metairie, LA. Craig attended school at St. Francis of Xavier, St. Angela Merici, and was a graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School Class of 1972. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Koppens and mother, Lillian Loyacano Koppens; his older brothers, Robert "Rek" Koppens, Jr., and Kirk Koppens; and his daughter, Calli Koppens. He is survived by two sons, Taylor and Shane Koppens; two brothers, Paul and Keith; sister, Robyn and many nieces and nephews. Craig had many friends that enjoyed his good cooking and good nature.