Doit Leon Koppler

Doit Leon Koppler, Captain U.S. Army (Retired), 80, of New Milton departed this life on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born in Wabash Township, IL on December 24, 1937, a son of the late Leon F. Koppler and Lila J. Lee Morrison. On November 10, 1962 he married Donna Maxwell Koppler, his best friend, who survives.



Also surviving are: one son - Doit Leon Koppler II and wife Melodye, Princeton, WV; two daughters - Donnetta Herold and husband Robert, Evans, GA, and Dana Koppler, Loveland, CO; grandchildren - Crystal Koppler, Amber Koppler, Stephen Herold and wife Taylor, Katherine Herold, Kristen Herold, and Tiffany Trickett and husband Travis; great grandchildren - Jackson Herold, Maverick Trickett and Camilla Trickett; sister - Judy Goeman and husband Gene, Westville, IN; brother - Dwane Koppler, Springfield, MO. One brother, Lee Morrison preceded him in death.



CPT Koppler was a combat veteran having proudly served his country as a reconnaissance pilot flying OV-1 Mohawks during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star and several other awards and commendations. Following his military retirement, Doit served as a commercial helicopter pilot and instructor, long-haul truck driver and instructor, farmer, and engaged in numerous entrepreneurial pursuits.



He was an ordained minister and avid student of The Bible having an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He volunteered as a minister at the North Central Regional Jail and was active with Christian Motorcyclist Association. His vision for sharing the love and redemption of Jesus Christ was evident to all. In connection with this vision, he founded the JB Hunt Lighthouse Team, which ministers to long-haul truckers, and created various tools for use in ministry including the CMA Salvation Bracelet. He attended Blandville Church and New Life Ministries of Ellenboro.



His hobbies included reading, technology and private aviation having flown various experimental aircraft. His was pursuing his aviation passion when the Lord called him to heaven.



Doit would not want to receive flowers, so the family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to one of his favorite ministries:

H.E.L.P. International Young Life YWAM San Diego/Baja

1041 South County Road 3 P.O. Box 70065 P.O. Box 5417

Johnstown, CO 80534 Prescott, AZ 86304-7065 Chula Vista, CA 91912

www.helpinternational.info www.younglife.org https://ywamsandiegobaja.org



Graveside services will be conducted in the West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, WV, at the convenience of the family. Full military honors will be accorded by the Taylor County Honor Guard. Spurgeon Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Koppler family.

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