Claudine ”Flip” Ruth Koepke passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday July 30, 2025 in Ashdown, Arkansas. She was born on September 13, 1952 in Moline, Illinois to the late Merle Moorehead of Iowa and Shirley Baker of Kansas.

Flip was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, who would never meet a stranger! Flip had a soft heart and would always help when needed. She enjoyed her online games and would get stuck on a game, so frustrated and have her daughter complete the game. She would laugh and say "how did you do it so damn fast”! Her grand babies and great grandchildren were her life. Traveling to Iowa every year, FaceTime with them and enjoying their laughter!!

Claudine "Flip” is proceeded in death by her parents, her sisters, Susie Jones and Linda Crawford and her brother, Terry LeDuc.

Flip leaves her loving husband of 40 years, James Koepke, sons, Nick(Connie) Keough of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Eric Martinussen of Ashdown, Arkansas, daughter, Kandi (Doug McNeal) Reimers, an very many grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, sister/brother-in-law, nieces and nephew's that she cherished and adored. Including very many special friends. And her best friend Auntie JoJo Crawley. And special friends Doc and Mrs. P.

There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday August 9, 2025 at 2pm. The celebration will be held at 1451 Highway 32 East Ashdown, Arkansas 71822. Please dress casual. Flip’s color will be Sage green, gold and white. Please bring chairs.

Arrangements are entrusted to Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services.

Claudine Koepke

September 13, 1952 - July 30, 2025

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