Catherine I.

Koppenhofer

Catherine I. Koppenhofer, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Laurels of Defiance.

Catherine was born on July 20, 1950 in Defiance, OH to the late John and Arlene (Shock) Scott. On July  6, 1968 she married Dennis C. Koppenhofer, who survives. Catherine worked as a candy striper at Defiance Hospital, she worked for Campbell's in Napoleon, a toy factory in Stryker, and a nursing home during her time in Florida. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Defiance.

Along with her husband, Dennis, Catherine is survived by her daughters: Kimberly (Javier) Villareal, Sherwood, OH; Varaina (Alexander) Karas, Antwerp, OH; Heavenly Koppenhofer, Defiance, OH; brother, Gary (Brenda) Scott, Defiance, OH; sister, Brenda (Ron) Bechtol, Defiance, OH; five grandchildren: Isaiah, Lyndsay, Alicia, Javier, Julian.

Catherine is also preceded in death by her brothers, John "Scotty" Scott and Ronald Scott.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will be calling hours from 4:00 P.M. until time of services.