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Beverly Ann Goepfert
Beverly Ann Goepfert

Beverly Ann Goepfert, age 67, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home. Bev was born the daughter of Glen E. and Dorothy M. (Wells) Kortmann on December 3, 1951 in Freeport, IL. She was united in marriage to Harvey Victor Goepfert on April 5, 1969 in Monroe.

Bev worked in retail sales in the Monroe area for many years, including at Luecke’s Jewelers. She was also a bartender for many years at Turner Hall and the Monroe Moose Lodge. Bev was a lifetime member of the Zilmer Riley VFW Post #2312 Auxiliary in Monroe, and had also served as Auxiliary President. 

Bev is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harvey of Monroe; two daughters, Julie (Dan) Verschage and Tammy Goepfert both of Monroe; one grandson, Kyler (Kayla Beyer) Smith; sister, Diane Marie (Rick) Butler of Argyle; and several nieces and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday June 28, 2019 at SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home. Burial will follow service in Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Beverly’s name.