Bernard E. DOEPKER

20 JAN 1940 - 12 SEP 2018

• BIRTH: 20 JAN 1940, Lansing, Ingham County, MI
• DEATH: 12 SEP 2018, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC

• MARRIAGE: 18 JUL 1959, Lansing, Ingham County, MI

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[N33593] Bernard Edward Doepker

BIRTH 20 Jan 1940

DEATH
12 Sep 2018 (aged 78)

BURIAL
Cremated
MEMORIAL ID 193231816

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI - It is with great sorrow to announce that Bernie Doepker of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Berrien Springs, MI has passed away at the age of 78. He was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of the late Carl and Marie (Moeggenberg) Doepker. Bernie was the oldest of 8 children. Surviving are his brother, Tom (Barb) Doepker; and sisters, Carol, Rosemary (Tom) McCowen, and Teri Biesanz. Preceding in death are brother, Richard (Marcia) Doepker; and sisters, Betty Rose Doepker and Patty (Norm) Ziesmer.
On July 18, 1959, he married the love of his life, Margaret (Peggy) Minich. She survives with seven children: Cathy (Rick) Kuntz, John (Connie) Doepker, Robert (Katy) Doepker, Beth (Joe) Wilson, Karen Doepker, Nancy (Jim) Price, and Mary (Perry) Deliyanne. He has 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Bernie graduated from Michigan State University in 1962 with a BA in Accounting and Finance. He held many positions in his career: a CPA/Audit Manager for Coopers and Lybrand, President and COO for Clark Credit Corp, VP Clark Equipment Co., United Technologies, Citi-Corp, AGCO Corp,, The Bernard Group, and Basic Enterprises. Bernie retired in 2015. Bernie loved going to his grandkids' sporting events. He loved playing golf and was a lifelong Spartan, Lions, and Tigers fan. The family has planned a Celebration of Life to be held Sunday, Sept. 23 at Orchard Hills Country Club, Buchanan, MI from 2:00-5:00. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247 or JDRF, 4595 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.

Published in South Bend Tribune on Sept. 19, 2018