August P. Kupper

August Paul Kupper, “Buster”, “Augie”, age 99, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born in Racine, March 8, 1916, son of the late August and Anna (Nee: Beres) Kupper.

Augie was a retired truck driver and member of local 43. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was a regular for many years at Park Inn and Kewpees. He will be dearly missed.

Surviving are sisters-in-law, Adeline Otwaska and Viola Braznel; special friends, Audrey Martini, The Martini and Halbur Families, James Kennedy; his godson, Joe Markvika; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Nee: Otwaska) and his son, August Joseph Kupper.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, March 27, 2015, 11:00 A.M. followed by interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet Friday at the funeral home 10:00 A.M. until time of service.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Ridgewood for their loving and compassionate care.