Erich Kopruch, age 93, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died September 7, 2013 at his home.  He was born in Konigsberg, Germany in 1919 to the late Samuel and Marie Meding Kopruch.  He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Kristopher Kopruch; sister, Gertrud Rosecrans; 2 other sisters and 4 brothers.  Mr. Kopruch was retired from Foote Mineral after 28 years of service.  He was a flour miller in Germany and served in the German Marines and Navy.  He and his family immigrated from Germany in 1954 for a better life in the United States. Mr. Kopruch was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Kings Mtn. NC.     He was a very talented man who taught himself to read and write English and enjoyed carpentry work.   A loving and honest husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed.  

SURVIVORS: Wife of over 65 years: Meta Smeilus Kopruch, Kings Mtn. NC

Son: Klaus Kopruch and wife Beth Kopruch, Kings Mtn. NC

Daughter: Heidi Kopruch Jones and husband Bruce Jones, Kings Mtn. NC

Sister: Elfriede Kopruch, Germany

2 Grandsons: Dr. Jason Crawford and his wife Dr. Summer Belk Crawford

 David Crawford and his wife Shannon Crawford  

2 Great Grandsons: Ethan Crawford and Kagan Kopruch  

FUNERAL SERVICE:  Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Tuesday, September 10, 2013    3:00 P.M.   Rev. Josh Tucker,  officiating.  

VISITATION: 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina other times at the home of the daughter, 508 Allison Court, Kings Mountain, NC

INTERMENT:  Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC