Dennis Funeral Homes

GERTRUDE M. KOPISCHKE, age 96 of Waseca died on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her residence at Colony Court in Waseca.

Born on May 16, 1914 in Wilton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Arnold and Mary (Sommers) Arndt.  She married Herbert Kopischke on January 24, 1947 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca.  Together they farmed until 1955 when they moved into Waseca.  Gert was employed at various places in Waseca including Brown Printing, E.F. Johnson Co., and Dairy Queen.  She retired in 1978.  Gert enjoyed fishing, playing cards, quilting, and gardening.  She was always lending a helping hand to relatives and neighbors.  Gert also refinished many pieces of furniture.  She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca.

She is survived by one sister, Margie Arndt of Waseca; nieces and nephews, David and Judy Arndt, Don and JoAnne Arndt, Delores and Don Dierking, Darold and Irene Arndt, Willard and Edna Arndt, Leona Gottschalk, and Sandra McQuarie; and many great nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, and two brothers.

Visitation will be held at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca on Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 4-7 PM and continue on Friday, one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca with Rev. Terry Quick officiating.  Burial will follow at Alma City Cemetery in Waseca County.