Fifth Generation

74. Mildred Lauretta KOOPMAN (~) was born on 28 June 1914 in La Grange Township, Monroe County, WI.^36,153,346 She appeared in the census in 1920 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.¹²⁴ She appeared in the census in 1930 in New Lisbon, Juneau County, WI.²³⁰ Mildred appeared in the census in 1940 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.³³² She appeared in the census in 1950 in West Allis, Milwaukee County, WI.²⁹⁵ She died on 16 January 1981 at the age of 66 in West Allis, Milwaukee County, WI.^36,38,346 Obituary Notes: "Mack, Mildred (nee Koopman), Jan 15, 1981, age 65 years. Beloved mother of Robert (Diane) Mack and Susan (Gary) Price. Sister of Merle Koopman and Lucille Reisenauer. Also survived by grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Complete funeral services Mon. at 4 p.m. from Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel, 13235 W. Capitol Dr. In state at Wisconsin Memorial Chapel from 2 p.m. until time of services. Rev. Gordon Snyder officiating. Memorials to Nain Ev. Lutheran Church appreciated." Mildred was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.³⁶ at the Wisconsin Memorial Park, Milwaukee.

Mildred Lauretta KOOPMAN (~) and Ignis Paul MACK were married on 10 October 1939.^36,346 Ignis Paul MACK²⁰, son of Anton MACK and Helen KUGLITCH, was born on 1 February 1912 in Iron Mountain, Dickinson County, MI.^36,346 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Stambaugh, Stambaugh Township, Iron County, MI.³⁴⁷ He was listed as "Agnes," a daughter. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Lindina Township, Juneau County, WI.²³⁰ He was listed as "Ignatz" and his occupation was "Laborer, Farm." Ignis appeared in the census in 1940 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.^295,332 His household was a rented apartment at 3124 Wells Street and his occupation was "Foundry Helper, Steel Foundry." His total wages in 1939 were $1,243. He registered for the Military Draft on 16 October 1940 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI. ^20,348 He was described as: Complexion--Light; Eye Color--Gray; Hair--Brown, and Height--5' 6".

He was not drafted because he was blind in his left eye, caused by him hitting two hammer heads together and sending a metal splinter into his eye. He appeared in the census in 1950 in West Allis, Milwaukee County, WI.²⁹⁵ His household was at 2248 South 56th Street and his occupation was "Molder Helper, Steel Castings Manufacture." He died on 4 June 1974 at the age of 62 in West Allis, Milwaukee County, WI.^{36,38,346,349} Obituary Notes: "Mack, Ignis, June 4th at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Koopman); dear father of Robert (Diane) Mack and Susan (Gary) Price. Brother of Theresa Label, Mary Weber, Helen Northcott, Josephine Boone, and Anton Mack. Also survived by grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Retired employee of the Wehr Steel Co.

Complete funeral services Fri. eve. at 8 p.m. In state at Schaff's Fri. from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Cremation, Wisconsin Memorial Park." Ignis was cremated on 7 June 1974 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI.³⁶ at the Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Mildred Lauretta KOOPMAN (~) and Ignis Paul MACK had the following children: