Danny L. Cope, 81, of Angola, Indiana, died on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home.
He was born on February 8, 1942, in Steuben County, Indiana to Kenneth L. Sr. and Lucille (Rowe) Cope. He married Susan Fields on November 23, 1988.
Danny was a United States Army veteran. He served during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart.
He had been a volunteer for the Angola Fire Department for 23 years.
Danny retired from Walmart in Angola, Indiana after 15 years of service.
Surviving are his wife, Susan Cope of Angola, Indiana; stepchildren, Tina (Steve) Siegel of Fremont, Indiana, Eugene (Mindy) Thimlar of Butler, Indiana, Todd (Kelly) Thimlar of Garrett, Indiana, Dawn (Ron) Reed of Angola, Indiana and Amy (Greg) Crane of Fremont, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Richard (Penny) Cope of Angola, Indiana and sisters, Becky (David) Pickle of New Castle, Indiana and Patty Taylor of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Danette Cope and brother, Kenneth Cope Jr.
Funeral Services are 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana with Pastor Roger Andrews officiating.
Visitation will be from 10-11 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2023, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial with Military Honors by the Angola American Legion and the United States Army Honor Guard will be immediately following the service at Kope Cemetery, Angola, Indiana.
Memorials may be made to the Angola Fire Department.