Merle Edward Koppenhafer

Merle Koppenhafer, 94, of Vermilion, passed away, August 15, 2024.

Born and raised in Vermilion, Merle graduated from Vermilion High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College and MBA from Northwestern University.

Merle was a member of Vermilion Evangelical and Reformed Church; past member of the Vermilion Port Authority; served on the Vermilion Township Zoning Board and was a retired Regent for Northwestern University. He was a past commodore of the Vermilion Boat Club and served on the board of Trustees of the Elyria Country Club.

He is survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren and his companion Nancy Stark.

The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 pm at Riddle Funeral Home.  Burial will be private at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vermilion Evangelical and Reformed Church, 752 Grand Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089; Baldwin Wallace University, Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, 275 Eastland Road, Berea, Ohio 44017 or Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Office of Advancement, 1007 Church Street, Suite 400, Evanston, IL 60208.