Karl Allen Copenhafer, 66, husband of Nancy (Suloman) Copenhafer of Boyertown, PA died by suicide at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after a long battle with the unbearable pain of depression. He was born on March 5, 1959 - son of Robert Copenhafer, Sr and Ruth (Stauffer) Copenhafer and grew up in Royersford, PA.
After graduating from high school in 1977 and Drexel University in 1981, Karl worked as an engineer for 43 years - a part of his life he took a tremendous amount of pride in. He enjoyed baseball, exercising, skiing, watching Philadelphia sports, spending time with his grandson Hayden, and - in more recent years - the quality time he spent with his loving wife in Aruba. He also had a knack for being able to talk to anyone and was always eager to listen to people’s life stories. Spending time with his family was one of the most important parts of his life, and he always looked forward to family gatherings.
He will be remembered by those who knew him as a generous, selfless & caring man - someone who was always willing to help or mentor a family member or friend. He was viewed as a second father by many of his family members. He spent a great deal of time loving & caring for his parents during their final years, which is a testament to his dedication to the people he loved.
Karl is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Suloman) Copenhafer of Boyertown, PA. They would be celebrating 42 years of marriage in June. Karl is also survived by his son Jordan (Alicia) Copenhafer of Gilbertsville, PA; daughter Kelsey (Brock) Hallman of Gilbertsville, PA; grandson Hayden Hallman; brother Robert, Jr (Gayla) Copenhafer of Colorado Springs, CO; sisters Patricia Taubler of Oceanside, CA and Donna Copenhafer of Royersford, PA. He is predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law Thomas Taubler.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at New Ridge Fellowship (2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 19525). Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service from 9:30am-11:00am. His celebration of life will continue immediately following the service with a luncheon at New Ridge North Campus (3065 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, PA 19525).
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in memory of Karl Copenhafer to New Ridge Fellowship or to the Bigger Than The Trail Foundation to support others who are struggling with mental illness at (https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MjI2MzMx/104207).