Martin Koopmann, Sr. Obituary

It has pleased Almighty God on July 4th 2025 to call into His presence Martin Lee Koopmann, Sr., 76, who, baptized in the name of the Triune God, trusted in Christ, whose tears are gone and whose sorrows have been turned into joy. We pray that God will comfort those who mourn his death with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of the dead.

Martin Lee Koopmann, Sr. was born on September 8th 1948, in Galveston, Texas to Werner John and Louise (Tschatschula) Koopmann. He was baptized on 11-21-1948, at St John's Lutheran Church by Rev. A.C. Diers in Galveston, Texas. On 4-7-1963 he was confirmed in the Christian faith in La Grange, Texas at Zion Lutheran Church by Rev. T.H. Graalmann.

Martin graduated from La Grange High School May, 1967. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from Blinn College in Brenham in June, 1969. On May 15, 1971 he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Martin worked for the State Board of Insurance in Austin, Texas for 30 years, retiring on June 24, 2002.

On 3-15-1974 he married his beloved companion Karen Ann Davis in La Grange at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church by Rev. Alvin Walter. They enjoyed 51 years of a wonderful life together. They were blessed with two wonderful children, three beautiful granddaughters and one very precious great-grandson.

During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to Galveston, gambling at casinos, playing dominoes and rummikub with his wife and family. He also liked spending time with his remaining cousins: Pam Matula, Lori Floyd, and Gary Martorell, as well as celebrating with the birthday groups. Most of all he recently loved spending time with his great-grandson Sterling Martin Moore. Born October 4th, 2024. They would play for hours. You couldn't get Sterling away from him, if you tried.

Martin was a member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod all of his life, most recently the last 10 years at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange, Texas where he volunteered for church activities.

He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Ann; son, Martin Lee Koopmann, Jr.; daughter, Michelle Leann Koopmann (John Bartek); granddaughters Madison Helen Moore (Jordan), Taylor Virgina Almanza, (Chance Jones), Ava Leann Almanza; and great-grandson Sterling Martin Moore (his namesake); sisters Marilyn (Koopmann) Strmiska, Judy (Koopmann) Zuhn; brother James Koopmann (Janice); sister-in-law, Pam (Davis) Powell (Jimmy); along with his 3 cousins, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nephews and many friends.

Martin Lee Koopmann, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents Werner and Louise Koopmann; his parents-in-law Thomas and Helen Davis; his brothers Werner (Johnny) Koopmann, Jr. and Wayne Koopmann; brothers-in-law, Norbert Strmiska, James Zuhn and Ellsworth Vickery; sisters-in-law, Irene (Meyer) Koopmann and Donna (Davis) Vickery.

Pallbearers will be Martin's nephews; Stephen Taylor, Jimmy Zuhn, Josh Zuhn, Jason Koopmann, Michael Koopmann, and Christopher Koopmann. Honorary Pallbearers are Martin's granddaughters; Madison Moore, Taylor Almanza, and Ava Almanza.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 800 N. Franklin St., La Grange, TX, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 800 N. Franklin St., La Grange, TX 78945; Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, 240 Svoboda Ln, La Grange, TX 78945; or a charity of choice.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl St., La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.