FRANCIS E. "FRANK" COPELAND

Francis E. "Frank" Copeland, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his residence.  He was born in Fryburg, OH on June 28, 1931 to the late Edward and Alvina (Fisher) Copeland.  He married Mary Ann Wehrle on August 4, 1956.  She preceded him in death on October 27, 2001.

Frank is survived by five daughters: Christine (Ted Dunham) Hutson of Piqua, Susan (Dan) King of Piqua, Julie (Chris Besecker) Moore of Troy, Jeannie (Richard) Gray of Troy and Joannie (Rick Wear) Copeland of Dayton; grandchildren: Jesse (Sarah) Davis, Joshua (Jen) Davis, Ashlee (Adam) Schmidt and Elisa Davis, Nicole (Jayson Warner) Hutson and Jason (Erica) Hutson, Elizabeth (Jake) Michael, Christina King and Victoria King, Dustin (Rebecca) Moore, Aimee Besecker and Patrick Besecker, Amanda (Joshua) Priaulx, Kiley (Mikey) Branch and Emory Gray; great-grandchildren: Amelia and Alexander Davis, Andrew and Aaliyah Lee, Kyen Warner, Vallery and Abby Hutson, Greyson and Isabella Michael, Brooklyn Larck, Madison and Camden Moore, and Anderson Priaulx; sister-in-law: Ruthelyn Schneider; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Paul and Casey Wehrle; also nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and special friends.  In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter: Debbie Davis, two brothers and sisters-in-laws: Charles and Mary Louise Copeland and Robert and Mary Agnes Copeland, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law: John and Eileen Wehrle.

Frank proudly served his country as a member of the US Army from 1951-1954.  He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy.  Frank attended Chicago A. I. T.  He was a mechanical engineer at Globe Products, Dayton, OH before retiring in 1987.  Frank was a handyman to family, friends and neighbors, St. Patrick's Soup Kitchen and the Men's Home.  He loved being in his workshop working on his projects.  He loved working in his yard and being outside watching the grandkids and great grandkids playing.  He loved his family and enjoyed the many get togethers.  Frank was an avid OSU fan and enjoyed the many road trips over the years.  He loved camping and traveling and was always ready to go on the next adventure.  He attended many sports activities and school programs over the years.  He enjoyed his Friday night out dinners with his closest friends, Norm and Karen.  He lived his life to the fullest and was a caring, loving man who took great care of his family; he was always there for others.  Thank you to Fidelity Home Health Care, Miami Valley Home Health Care and Hospice of Miami County for taking such good care of him over this past year.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 20, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy with Rev. Fr. James Duell officiating.  Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Troy with veterans honor guard services.  The family will receive friends from 2:00-6:30 PM on Sunday at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  A Rosary Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com .