Odile Clemens (Barette) Coppersmith

Lifespan: 1883-04-05 — 1972-12-07

Summary

Born April 5, 1883 in Dyckesville, Brown County, Wisconsin to Joseph Barrette (1855–1933) and Antonette Potier (1859–1914). Married Frank Joseph Coppersmith on June 6, 1905 in Red River, Kewaunee County. Mother of at least six children. Died December 7, 1972 in Green Bay at age 89. Buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum (Section F South) — same cemetery as son Claude and daughter-in-law Marie.

Outlived her husband Frank by 13 years (d. 1959).

FamilySearch lists her as “Odile Clemens Barette” — Clemens appears to be a middle name, Barette the maiden surname.

Relationships

• Spouse: Frank Joseph Coppersmith
• Children: Wilfred I Coppersmith (b. 1906), Claude J Coppersmith (b. 1907), Harold Joseph Coppersmith (b. 1910), Albert Coppersmith (b. 1911), Geraldine Madeli Coppersmith (b. 1913), Agnes Antoinette Coppersmith (b. 1922)

Sources

• FamilySearch record for Claude J Coppersmith (names parents, gives ages at birth).
• FindAGrave / cemetery record (exact birth, death, burial with plot Section F South).

Research Notes

• Barette/Barrette is a Belgian surname consistent with Dyckesville settlement patterns.
• Parents confirmed: Joseph (Ferdinand Joseph) Barrette & Antonette (Antoinette Marie) Potier.
• Sister: Clemence Josephine Barrette (b. 1880, Union, Door County).
• Born in Dyckesville, same community as husband Frank — families likely knew each other.