Joseph Charles Antonopoulos

Joe C. Antonopoulos, age 59, of Beaver Dam, died at home on Thursday, August 17, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The visitation will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will also be a visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. The celebration of Joe’s life will follow at the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with John R. Leiting as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Joseph Charles Antonopoulos was born on June 26, 1958 to Thomas and Marilyn (Smith) Antonopoulos in Beaver Dam. He was a 1976 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. As a child, Joe’s family owned The Bell in South Beaver Dam and in spending time there, Joe developed a love for trains that grew even in adulthood. He also was a talented craftsman and photographer, winning several awards for his work. On August 21, 1982, Joe was united in marriage with Annette M. Schultz at First Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Joe worked at Fall River Foundry for 40 years as a Pattern Maker, where he made many friends that he considered family. He had a gift for making others laugh and a personality like no other. Survivors are his wife, Annette of Beaver Dam; children, Kelly Antonopoulos of Milwaukee, and Kayla (Trevor) Rabehl of Beaver Dam; sister, Laura (Bruce) Balfe of Beaver Dam; and of course, his numerous four legged fur grandbabies; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family wishes to thank Hillside Hospice staff for the exceptional care that was given to Joe during these last few weeks. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.