Kenneth “Ken” Glenn Kopp, age 83, of Opportunity, Montana, passed away at home on Saturday, June 27, 2021. Ken was born to Leonard Eugene “Gene” and Florence “Olive” (Scott) Kopp on August 14, 1937, in Thomas, Oklahoma.
Ken graduated from high school in Oklahoma and completed some college at Oklahoma University. He joined the Airforce and Coast Guard Geodetic Survey (now NOAA). His principal occupation was an Electronics Technician and Ken worked for most of his profession at Montana Power Company. Ken’s favorite pastime was Ham Radio.
Ken was married to Lena “Rose” Voelker on December 30, 1956, in Nahunta, Georgia. They had one child, Kenneth E. Kopp.
Ken is survived by his wife, Rose Kopp and son, Kenneth Kopp. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Gene; mother, Olive; and sister, June Hayes.
Memorials in honor of Ken are suggested to Camp Mak-A-Dream, PO Box 1450, Missoula, Montana, 59806.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Kenneth.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Kenneth and his family.
AA7GS George Forsyth says
Great man, great mentor, great keeper of knowledge!!
Lois Bishop says
The Ham Radio community has lost one of the great mentors. I recall when my
late husband had a problem with code Ken was always there. Many good memories
of good times with Ken and Rose and Kenny in Florida. We always enjoys our contact
through e-mail through the years. I send Love and Prayers to the family.
K7BG — Matt says
Very sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. My condolences to Rose and Kenny. In the early 1990s a group of us operated a DX contest from Ken’s fabulous station. The best part of that weekend was getting to partake of Rose’s wonderful cooking. Ken was very supportive of ham radio. He gave back a lot to the hobby he enjoyed so much. He will be greatly missed.
David and Lynne Kitts - KE7EL says
Sorry to hear of his passing. Ken was my Ham radio mentor, I even presented him an Elmer award for his support and encouragement. He proudly hung it on the wall in his ham shack. I also had the opportunity to work with him at MPC. We stayed in contact with both he and Rose. I remember a couple times when they were driving truck they stopped in California for lunch and a nice visit. We stayed in touch primarily over email for a long time and made several visits to their home whenever we traveled to Montana. As far as the ham radio community he broke trail on many issues. He will be missed. I will keep his email address in my book and will remember him every time I see his name.
Marshall W. Cook says
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing……he was a damned good dude, and a drivin’ force behind the AARC (Anaconda Amateur Radio Club)….we didn’t always agree, but he knew his…..”shit”…..serious loss to the Montana Ham Radio Community…..de AB5ZA/7, VP, AARC…..73’s, K0PP/7…..damn it….:(
Marshall W. Cook says
BTW….Hopefully, him, and /Fred. KE7X, are workin’ Intergalactic DX….:)
Mike Fatchett says
Very sorry to hear this news. RIP Ken. W0MU
Dan Atchison says
I’ve known Ken since the late 70’s. So sorry for this loss. RIP, Ken de N3ND
Dean LaClair /K2WW says
I was supposed to meet up with Ken on my last last visit to MT, never crossed paths. RIP Ken, God bless the family.
Bill Mader, K8TE says
Our condolences to Rose and family. I enjoyed reading Ken’s posts to the Elecraft e-mail reflector as well as meeting him at her at the IDXC. I have missed Rose’s skillful work on radio covers for newly-purchased rigs. Ken and Rose have both made ham radio better. Rest in peace Ken!
Bob Naumann W5OV says
I was fortunate to meet both Ken and Rose in Visalia, California about 15+ years ago. I really liked Ken and for some strange reason he seemed to like me too. He often would forward an email or a link to a website that he thought I would be interested in, and he was usually right. When I’d speak to him on the telephone, he’d often chuckle and the sound of his laugh would make anyone join him in laughing right out loud. He was a very kind man, and I’m going to miss him. My condolences to Rose and their son Ken.
Mel KJ9C says
It took a while to learn of Ken’s passing. Years ago when our family was staying near Anaconda, Ken took the time to meet with my father in law and me for breakfast and to tell us more about the repeater he had set up above the house we were renting. Whenever I passed thru on I90 Ken would answer my call on his repeater. A good guy, there should be more like him.