Mildred “Millie” A. Koopman, 92 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 13, 1928 in rural Scribner, NE to Charlie and Clara (Boell) Westphalen.

Millie grew up in Scribner and graduated in the class of 1945. She married Walter Walkenhorst on January 26, 1947. After marriage they moved to Fremont, and later to Cedar Bluffs, NE. Walter preceded her in death on August 14, 1980. Millie moved back to Fremont and married Vernon Koopman on May 19, 1983. She worked as a clerk at Phillips Dept Store, Someone Special Dress Shop and worked for a time with 5th Season.

She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, and going to the Casinos and playing cards.

Mildred is survived by her sons; Roland Walkenhorst and significant other, Karen Sabin both of Des Moines, IA, Gary (Carmen) Walkenhorst of Fremont, NE, Kevin (Laura) Walkenhorst of Mesa, AZ; daughters, Sandra (James) Penwell of Grand Island, NE, Marsha (Roger) Nine of Glendale, AZ, Viki (Jeff) Hanson of Fremont; step-sons, Kevin (Denise) Koopman of Anchorage, AL, Brian (Amanda) Koopman of Bountiful, UT; step-daughters, Rhonda (Mark) Sensibaugh of Wahoo, NE, Beth (John, Sr. ) Von Seggern of Hooper, NE; 14 grandchildren and several step-grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren; long-time special friend, Richard Chvatal.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and brother, Carrol Westphalen.

Funeral Service is 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont, NE.

Visitation is 5-7 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Memorials to the family for a later designation.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.