Wilfred I Coppersmith

Lifespan: 1906-03-28 — 1986-04-18

Summary

Born in Wisconsin to Frank Joseph Coppersmith and Odile Clemens Barette. Eldest of five — born a year before Claude. Known formally as Wilfred (the Walloon-French given name) but anglicized to William in everyday use; the 1972 obituary for his mother lists him as “William, Green Bay.” Had at least 1 son and 2 daughters with Pearl M Laes. Lived in Green Bay for about 30 years. Died April 18, 1986 in Dyckesville at age 80. Buried at Nicolet Memorial Gardens, Green Bay.

Relationships

• Parents: Frank Joseph Coppersmith & Odile Clemens Barette
• Spouse/Partner: Pearl M Laes
• Siblings: Claude J Coppersmith (b. 1907), Harold Joseph Coppersmith (b. 1910), Geraldine Madeli Coppersmith (b. 1913), Agnes Antoinette Coppersmith (b. 1922)

Sources

• FamilySearch person record (birth, death, burial details).

Research Notes

• Died in Dyckesville — same community where Claude was born. Family may have maintained roots there.
• Laes is a Belgian surname — consistent with the Dyckesville Belgian Catholic community.