LaVerne Koppinger

Funeral Mass for LaVerne Koppinger, 71, of Dickinson, ND will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Dickinson with Msgr. Thomas J. Richter celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in New England, ND.

Visitation for LaVerne will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, August 11, 2025 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson with a rosary and vigil being held at 6:00 pm.

LaVerne passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at St. Benedicts Health Center.

LaVerne was born in Dickinson on March 2, 1954, the daughter of John Sr. and Margaret (Kostelecky) Anton. Growing up, she attended grade school in Dickinson, later moving with her family to Taylor where she was a 1973 graduate of Taylor High School. LaVerne was employed as a waitress for Country Kitchen in Dickinson and here is where she would meet her future husband, Jerald Koppinger. The couple was married on July 23, 1976 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. LaVerne and Jerald were blessed with three children.

LaVerne had a special talent of crocheting, creating hundreds of projects, most notably doll dresses. She enjoyed gardening, working in flower beds, camping trips, and listening to Audio books. LaVerne proudly assisted Jerry when he served as Knights of Columbus Grand Knight. Spending time with her family and attending family sporting events always brought her great joy.

LaVerne is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jerald "Jerry" of Dickinson; son, Joshua Koppinger of Dickinson; daughters, Melissa Koppinger of Bismarck, Roberta (Brice) Fischer of Prior Lake, MN; two grandchildren, Karsten and Micaiah; siblings, Darlene (David) Jilek of South Heart, Jim (Betty) Anton, Larry (Belinda) Anton, Wendy Anton, David Anton all of Dickinson; sister-in-law, Dawn Anton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Sr. and Margaret Anton; brothers, Jeff Anton, Scott Anton, John Anton Jr.