JoAnn Pearl KUPFERER

JoAnn Kupferer Born 1942 – Died 2024 JoAnn Kupferer, the strongest woman we ever knew, touched the lives of many. She was everyone's grandma, always keeping tabs on those around her. She deeply loved her daughter, Samatha Rosenkoetter, and was willing to do anything for her and her husband, Daniel Rosenkoetter. JoAnn was very proud of the life they built together. She would ensure her granddaughter Candie wasn't too harsh on her husband, JJ, and made sure her great-granddaughter Nalani had enough clothing and shoes to outfit an entire school. She cherished every second watching Candie grow up, she was her biggest fan. JoAnn made sure everyone around her felt her love and care. She wasn't afraid to speak her mind, especially if a dish wasn't up to her standards. She cherished the memories she created with her family and loved listening to Elvis Presley, reading books, crocheting, shopping, and playing games. Her greatest ambition was to be a wife and mother. JoAnn married Gene Reed on December 5, 1964, and shared countless memories with the love of her life. They were blessed with a baby girl on July 4, 1965. Together, they built a beautiful home and family. Sadly, JoAnn lost Gene on December 11, 1990. Determined to move forward, she focused on her sewing business, creating exquisite wedding and bridesmaid dresses with meticulous details, from buttons to beads and lace. Later, JoAnn met Robert Kupferer through a newspaper ad. She thought Bob was a gentleman and handsome (he resembled Kenny Rogers, she said). They took a trip to the Smoky Mountains, and at a Dairy Queen, he proposed. They married on July 3, 1993, in St. Paul, MO. After living in St. Paul for about a year, they moved to Louisiana, MO, where they built a life they loved together. After losing Bob to dementia in November 2016, JoAnn had to learn to live without him. Wanting to be closer to her family, she moved to Annada, MO, in 2017, where she continued to touch the lives around her. JoAnn is survived by her brother, John Dorrell, and his wife Sally, as well as her sister Helen Potthast and her husband Darrell. She will be greatly missed, but she was ready to be reunited in Heaven, where she can breathe easy. She once told Candie, "I cherish every minute we are together and every minute we talk on the phone." Everyone who knew JoAnn can agree that we all felt the same way about her. A celebration of JoAnn's life will be held on Saturday, June 15, at the Rogalski home, 125 Dwiggins Road, Elsberry, MO, from 12 to 5 p.m. Lunch will be served, as JoAnn believed no get-together was complete without food. So please come join us to celebrate and remember our favorite memories.

JoAnn Pearl KUPFERER

December 9, 1942 - June 1, 2024