Obituary of Scott Edward Kopp

Bedford – Scott Edward Kopp, 50, of Bedford, died at 11:17 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford. Born November 17, 1964 in Bedford, he was the son of Charles “Bud” and Vickie (Lantz) Kopp. He was a diesel mechanic for Sternberg in Bloomington. He was an avid RC Airplane enthusiast and member of the Monroe County RC Club. Scott was a gentle giant, most kind hearted and a friend to all. He was a loving grandfather who enjoyed the outdoors and his dogs. He loved being on the river, in his boat, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. He was known as “one of the good guys”. Survivors include his parents, of Bedford; a son, Christopher Kopp of Bedford; a daughter, Jessi Crane and husband, Rodney, of Oolitic; a grandson, Ryder Brantley Crane; two sisters, Andrea Pemberton and husband, Paul, of Bedford, Susan Vest and husband, Tim, of Spencer; nephews and niece, Cody Vest and wife, Julia, Dalton Vest and wife, Mackenzie, Lane Pemberton and wife, Abby, Jay Pemberton and fiancé, Kirstin, Ally Pemberton and Grady Pemberton; two great nephews and one great niece. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 2nd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Tony Hanson officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 m to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 1st and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday, April 2nd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.