KOELPIN, David James (Rocky)

Koelpin, David James "Rocky" David James "Rocky" Koelpin Milwaukee, WI 2/13/1956 - Phoenix, AZ 12/13/2003. 1974 graduate Washington High School, Milwaukee. "A ballet class short" (3 cred-its) BFA degree, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Preceded in death by his father William Henry Koelpin. Survived by his daughter, Desiree Rose Koelpin and former wife, Francine Zamora (nee Kuchta). He will be dearly missed by his mother, Rose Koelpin, brothers, Bruce and Daniel Koelpin and sister Patricia Evert (nee Koelpin). Our David "Rocky" was passionate about his musical pursuits. "Rocky Koelpin and The Otters" and "Generic Beans" appeared at clubs, on radio WMSE 91.7 and Milwaukee's Summerfest Rock Stage. Milwaukee JournaI reviewer, Paul Christianson (www.rockykoelpin.com) said, "you either loved him or hated him". He had a brief career as a travel agent at Falls Travel Service and Milwaukee's Downtown Boston Store travel. His meticulous attention to detail and electronics expertise resulted in his favorite employment in The Strategic Sensors Group/Space Systems Division/Honeywell Corporation; "my dream job". A description of his achievements at Honeywell Corp. leave his technologically challenged family unable to detail when asked what he did, he would reply, "I'm a genius!" We will miss our beloved eccentric, guitar playing, undiscovered genius. David will also be fondly remembered by nieces Christine and Cheri as well as former brothers-in-law Darrell Evert and Henry McElvery. A legacy of memories for all who knew him. The family suggests contributions in David's memory be made to: John C. Lincoln Hospital - Deer Valley c/o John C. Lincoln Foundation, 9108 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. No local services will be held. Final interment will be at Wisconsin Memorial Park - Spring 2004. Published in the Arizona Republic on 12/20/2003.