After graduation from high school, Michael worked at U.S. Steel Gary Works until at age 19, when Michael joined the United States Air Force. After his military service, Michael returned to U. S. Steel where he worked as a machinist until he moved to Texas. Later, Michael began his career with the Texas Department of Transportation where he worked his way up to Maintenance Supervisor and retired after 24 years.
On September 30, 1968, Michael married the love of his life Augustina Galvan in Manor, Texas. They were married 51 years.
Michael is survived by his wife, Augustina and daughter, Michele. He is also survived by two brothers, Charles (Sandra) Kopchik and John Kopchik; one sister, Stephanie Kopchik and a nephew, Christopher Kopchik. He is also survived by 5 sister-in-laws, Ana Perkins, Delfina (Gilbert) Porras, Paula Cuevas, Terri (Joe) Reyes and Rose (Ernest) Muniz and 3 brothers-in-laws, Rick (Irene) Galvan, Edward Galvan and Richard Galvan and many nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Reverend Martin Kopchik and a nephew, Scott Kopchik.
Services for Michael are under the care of Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove. A committal service will be held for family at Copperas Cove City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Kopchik family.
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