Ralph Koep

Ralph H. Koep, age 96, long time resident of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, died June 6, 2017 at Life Care Center, Coeur d'Alene. He was born February 23, 1921 in Englefeld, Saskatchewan, Canada to Hubert and Katrina (Kintz) Koep. In 1926, the family moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where he remained except for his military years with the U.S. Army Air Corp. He retired from Pack River Mill in Coeur d'Alene after many years there.

Ralph was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ralph is survived by sons and daughters in laws; Kenneth R. and Dee Dee of Coeur d'Alene, Ronald H. and Louise of Spokane Valley, Washington, Stanley H. and Jo Lynn Shafer of Liberty Lake Washington, daughters and sons in laws; Melianie M. Michels and Joe Fredrick of Coeur d'Alene, Julia J. Koep and Steve Fitzgerald of Coeur d'Alene. 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine in 2006, sisters, Mildred Gask and Jeannette McKimmey, brothers, Ray and Thomas.

The family would like to thank the staff of Life Care Center in Coeur d'Alene ID.

His Memorial Mass will be Wednesday June 14th at NOON at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 Indiana Ave, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Reception will follow the service at St. Thomas Parish Center, 406 N 10th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Ralph’s family suggests memorials to St. Thomas Catholic Church Rectory Restoration Project.