John Koppa 1944-2026
John R. Koppa, 81, Mayetta, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
He was born May 6, 1944, to William and Thelma L. (Page) Koppa in Fort Scott.
John proudly served in the U.S. Army and worked at Goodyear Tire until he retired. He also was a cattle rancher and farmer throughout his whole life.
He enjoyed life to the fullest; he enjoyed being a part of everyone’s life. For numerous years he hosted parties at his shop that would bring together so many families over the years. He raised many children, treating them as if they were his own, teaching and showing them how to create and build things. He enjoyed watching his grandkids and great-grandkids grow up.
He was always about helping anyone that needed it. He loved gardening and he would share everything that came out of the garden, even to people passing by who were admiring it. He enjoyed going to the farmer’s market and visiting with all. He enjoyed Loki, his dog and all the wild birds that he would feed by the hundreds in the mornings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Chester Kruse; and a great-grandson, Jaksyn Beasterfeld.
Survivors include his brother, George (Marsha) Koppa of Fort Scott; his sister, Judy Kruse of Hepler; daughters, Tammy (Koppa) Whitson and Della (Koppa) Beasterfeld (Lance Renken); grandchildren, Justina Hartman, Garrett (Emily) Hartman, Chellcie Sparks, Brad (Danielle) Beasterfeld and Alan Beasterfeld; great-grandchildren, Alexis Stadler, Alaina and Bo Stilley, Skyler and Adrian Sparks and Emmett, Bryson and Kennslley Beasterfeld.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at his home place at 18321 S Rd., Mayetta, in the shop. Friends and family are invited to come celebrate the wonderful life of John Koppa.
Online guest book and obituary are available at www.meierhoffer.com
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