Charles Wayne Copfer

Male8 September 1928–9 May 1994

Brief Life History of Charles Wayne

When Charles Wayne Copfer was born on 8 September 1928, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, his father, Herman Andrew Copfer, was 34 and his mother, Myrtle Irene Edginton, was 32. He married Rose Marie Gussman in September 1948, in Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons. He lived in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States for about 10 years. He registered for military service in 1946. He died on 9 May 1994, in Los Angeles, California, United States, at the age of 65, and was buried in Riverside, Humboldt, California, United States.

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Family Time Line

Charles Wayne Copfer
1928–1994
Rose Marie Gussman
1928–2014
Marriage: September 1948
Clyde Leroy Copfer
1950–1950
Jerry Lee Copfer
1952–1996
Michael Steven Copfer
1953–2000
Charles Andrew Copfer
1957–1957
Chalres W. Copfer
1958–2011

Sources (17)

  • Charles Copfer in household of Herman Copfer, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Charles Wayne Copfer - Published information: birth: 8 September 1928; Salt Lake, Utah, United States
  • Charles Wayne Copfer, "California, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    September 1948Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, United States
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (8)

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    World Events (8)

    1929

    Age 1

    13 million people become unemployed after the Wall Street stock market crash of 1929 triggers what becomes known as the Great Depression. President Herbert Hoover rejects direct federal relief.

    1931 · The Hogle Zoo

    Age 3

    Being supported through Salt Lake City taxes, Hogle Zoo has been at its present location at the mouth of Emigration Canyon since 1931 on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hogle. In 1936, the zoo purchased Princess Alice, an elephant, from a traveling circus. She gave birth to the first elephant born in Utah. His name was Prince Utah and he died at eleven months old. Current exhibits include various birds, mammals, and reptiles from around the world.

    1947 · The Presidential Succession Act

    Age 19

    The Presidential Succession Act is an act establishing the presidential line of succession. This was a precursor for the Twenty-fifth Amendment which outlines what is to happen when a President is killed, dies, or is unable to fulfill the responsibilities of President.

    Name Meaning

    Probably an Americanized form of German Kaufer .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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