Gladys A. Koepke
December 8, 1945 ~ December 24, 2007
Koepke, Gladys A., wife, mother, grandmother and former WAM docent died, Monday, December 24, 2007. Service 4:00 P.M., Friday, December 28, Eastminster Presbyterian Church Chapel. Mrs. Koepke was born in Chicago, Il and worked at the Continental Bank before meeting Robert M. Koepke. They were married December 8, 1945 and she gave birth to son, John in 1950. They moved to Shawnee Mission, KS where daughter, Leslie was born in 1954. They moved to Wichita in 1957 and were founding members of Eastminster Church. Mrs. Koepke tutored at her childrens schools and was a member of the board of directors of the PTA; was an active docent for the Wichita Art Museum until 2000; volunteered regularly at the Symphony Show House and the Wichita Book and Art Fair; was a member of Botanica and The Wichita Symphony Auxiliary, served as deacon, member of the Martha Circle, and was on the church library committee at Eastminster Presbyterian Church; participated in the Stock Markettes. Her plum coffee cake, love of jazz and musicals, and her “tell it like it is” spirit will be missed. Precede in death by Robert on February 15, 1979. Survivors: son, John Koepke of Dallas, TX; daughter, Leslie Koepke of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Jameson and Logan and Katelyn, all of Dallas, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wichita Art Museum and Eastminster Presbyterian Church Music Ministry. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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To Leslie & the Koepke family: Leslie, My sister phoned me yesterday with the news of your mom’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn her passing, and take care of all the details in these next weeks and months. I was very touched by your words about her in your Christmas note. I have such fond memories of spending time at your house during high school and college, and more recently enjoying the company of you and your mom during our rendezvous gatherings in Chicago. She had such a great laugh, a quick and sparkling wit, and was always great company. I miss those days. The Niederbrach and Ferguson family will be honored to send a donation to the Eastminster Music Ministry in your mom’s name. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and give you His peace. In Christ, Jane Niederbrach
Leslie & John, Just learned of your mother’s passing or I would have attended her service. Please know that I am thinking of you and the grandchildren and offer my sympathy to you. We certainly enjoyed Gladys in water aerobics at Chaucer Estates.
The Docents of the Wichita Art Museum wish to express their deepest sympathy for you and your faimly in your bereavement. A book purchased by the docents will be placed in the library at the museum in her name and as a tribute to her years as a docent. Carol Glidden, Chair Elect, Docent Program
John, I was sorry to see where your mother had passed on. She was a gracious lady. May God grant you and your sister peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Dear Leslie, John and family, We have been thinking about you this Christmas week and are sad to hear of your Mom’s death. ‘A parent’s death folds in a wing…we rode as if forever.’ Our sincere sympathy. Love, Denise and Brent
Please accept our sympathy on your mother’s death. She was a talented and very interesting woman. We have many fond memories of the last 50 years. I’m thankful for having known her.
John and Leslie, Your mother was such a good friend to my mother at a very trying time. Have thought of you both over the years. You are in our hearts and prayers.