Linda Lou Copley

Linda Lou Copley, 78, of Gibsonburg passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, after courageously battling ALS for 18 months. She was born on December 17, 1938 in Gibsonburg to Lloyd “Shorty” and Irma (Rideout) Long.

In 1955 Linda was honored to be Homecoming Queen of Gibsonburg High School, and later graduated in 1956. She married the love of her life, high school sweetheart, Roy Copley at First English Lutheran Church, Gibsonburg, in 1958, sharing 59 years of marriage together.

Linda enjoyed camping, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, and spending time with friends. She loved to travel, visiting all 50 states, and spent many winters in Bonita Springs, Florida, enjoying the warmth and sunshine. She was overcome with joy and excitement knowing she would soon be a great-grandmother in January 2018.

Surviving are her husband, Roy; children, Kelly Copley and Brad (Marcia) Copley both of Gibsonburg; grandchildren, Katie (Scott Whitney) Lemke of Columbus, Emilie Lemke of Columbus, Anthony (Chassiti) Copley of Fort Myers, FL, Abby (Chuck D’Imperio) Copley of Centerville, Ohio, Adam Copley of Gibsonburg; siblings, Lawrence “Bud” (Phyllis) Long of Lindsey, Lois (Leon) Rader of Elmore; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Long of Gibsonburg.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Loma Overmyer; brother, James Long; and brother-in-law, Martin Overmyer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Herman-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Family friend Jim Hammer will officiate. A private burial will be held at a later date.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association or the American Cancer Society.