Kenneth Wilfred Kopel Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Wilfred Kopel (Minneapolis, Minnesota), who passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Kopel and Mable Kopel; and his sisters, Vonnie and Janice. He is survived by: his wife Mary Lisecki; his children, Dale Kopel (Renae) of Maple Grove, Lonnie Kopel (Robin) of Olivia and Michiele Perlichek (Buck) of Prior Lake; his grandchildren, Alyssa Leerar (Chris), Kent Kopel (Stephanie), Haley Kopel, Lauren Olson (Dylan), Dylan Portinga (Camile) and Gavin Perlichek; his great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Carson, Jayden, Ella, Dawson, Owen, Asher and Miles; and his siblings, Kathy Sharp, Shirley Tretbar (Bob), Ann Marie Wester, Richard Kopel, Jack Kopel (Cathy) and Wally Kopel.

In lieu of flowers, Ken would simply ask that you raise a "stiff one" in honor of a life well lived, preferably while sharing a good story.