Koepfer Family

The Koepfer family forms the central line of Charlie’s story, with roots in West Virginia and connections that extend across generations.

Overview

The Koepfer family history is grounded in the river towns and communities of West Virginia, where work, family, and place shaped daily life.

Across generations, the Koepfer carried forward values of resilience, craftsmanship, and commitment to family — traits that would define Charlie’s life and those who followed.

Key Individuals

• George Christopher Koepfer (1881-1958) PamPa

• Helena "Lena" (Dehler) Koepfer (MaMaw) (Born: 04/11/1885, Corinne UT.)(Dies: 07/02/1982 H WV)

• Mary (Koepfer) Martin

• Born: 03/28/1919

• Location: Huntington, West Virginia / California

• Connected to: Charlie Martin (Martin Family)

• Notes: Central figure connecting the Martin and Koepfer family lines

• Charlie Martin

• Born: (1917)

• Location: West Virginia / California

• Connected to: Mary Koepfer (Koepfer Family)

• Notes: Central figure connecting the Martin and Koepfer family lines

Places & Roots

• Huntington, West Virginia

• Cincinatti, OH

• Baveria GR, Bondorf GR.

Timeline Highlights

• Early 1900s — Family roots established in West Virginia

• 1930s — Great Depression impacts daily life

• 1940s — War years and transition

• 1949 — Journey west begins

Photos & Documents

Notes & Ongoing Research

This section will continue to grow as additional records, stories, and materials are collected and added to the Koepfer family history.

Family Structure

Core Lines:

• Koepfers:

  • Wilhelm "Jacob" Koepfer - (08/17/1826; Bonndorf Germany)

  • Jacobinae "Wihlelmina" Sommer (Koepfer) - Bavaria, Germany

  • Johann "Hans" Georg Koepfer - (Born: 01/19/1793)

  • Martha Schrworer (Koepfer) - (Born: 09/11/1801)

• Dehlers:

  • Fredrick Dehler (Born 12/18/1856) Helena’s father

  • Rossina "Rosa" Amschler (Dehler) Helena’s mother

  • Ludwig Dehler (Born:1824 Saxony Prussia GR.) Helena’s Grandfather

  • John Amschler: (Born: 1822; Bavaria GR)(1853 immigrate toHamilton Co. OH)(Helena’s G-Grandfather)

  • Barbara Staeblein: (Born: 1822; Baveria GR)(Helena’s G-Grandmother)

Extended Family

• Siblings:

  Children of George and Helena Koepfer: Helen Rose Koepfer (Seymour) 1911-2008; Ruth Marie Koepfer (Durkin) 1912-1991; Martha Mathilde Koepfer (Chevalier) 1916-1976; Dorthy "Dot" Koepfer (Rost) 1917-2008; Mary Margaret Koepfer (Martin) 1919-2009; Rita Koepfer (Herren) 1922-2002; Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Koepfer (Doig) 1926-2017; George William Koepfer 1927-2007

• Parents

• Extended relatives connected to the Martin line

Notes & Connections

This section captures relationships, shared histories, and connections between individuals across generations.

Connected Families

The Koepfer family is closely connected to other family lines through marriage, shared history, and place.

Primary Connections

• Martin Family

• Dehler Family

• Skaggs Family