Michael Koepke

Michael Paul Koepke, 60, of Coeur d'Alene, ID passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born on January 31, 1953 in Augusta, GA to Gene and LaJune (Baeth) Koepke. Mike was raised in Vallejo, CA by his mother and step-father, Charles Kersthold. He graduated from Hogan High in 1971. On June 14, 1975, he married Laura Beatty in Fairfield, CA. He worked for the City of Fairfield until 1989 when he and his family moved to Bremerton, WA. There he worked as the Assistant Manager for the Public Utility District #1 of Kitsap County. In 2012, Mike and Laura moved to Coeur d'Alene, ID to be close to their daughters, grandson and niece. Mike enjoyed the water, being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Laura of Coeur d'Alene; daughters, Jen Koepke of Coeur d'Alene and Jamie Koepke of Post Falls; grandson Gavin Michael of Coeur d'Alene, mother and step-father, LaJune and Willis Howle of Livingston, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Kevin Powers of Auburn, CA; sister and brother-in-law Kim and Paul Cappa of San Ramon, CA; brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Christie Kersthold of Vallejo, CA; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Henry and Hazel Koepke; father, Gene Paul Koepke; and step-father, Charles Kersthold. A small private memorial service will be held for close family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, PO Box 19023, Seattle WA 98109-1023.