ROCK FALLS – Rick Koeppen, 50, of Rock Falls, passed away suddenly Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

He was born Feb. 14, 1962, in Dixon, the son of Lee and Jane (Cowley) Koeppen. He attended Montmorency School and was a 1980 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He married Tracy Seidel on Sept. 15, 1989. He worked hard his entire life, spending 28 years at National Manufacturing until its closure. He recently was employed by Champion Chisel in Rock Falls. 

Rick was a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time at home with his wife and sons. He also enjoyed walking his two dachshunds.