Christopher “Chris” C. Copes, 41

Christopher “Chris” C. Copes, 41, of Stevens Point, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024, at his home.

He was born April 7, 1983, in Stevens Point, the son of Karen (Tim) Haase of Plover and Craig (Lisa) Copes of Iola, Wisconsin. Chris attended local grade schools and graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) in 2002.

Chris was a proud stay-at-home dad, caring for his three loving children. In his free time, he enjoyed watching football with his sons, hunting, fishing, and walking in the outdoors on the land in Millcreek, finding peace in nature.

Survivors include the love of his life, Nina Martin, and their three children, Natalie Copes (Tyson), Jace, and Trevor Copes. He is further survived by his mother, Karen (Tim) Haase; his father, Craig (Lisa) Copes; two brothers, Adam Losinski and Jakob (Jaimie) Haase; sister Jayden Haase; and paternal grandfather, Fred Copes.

Chris was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herman and Eleanor Gagas; paternal grandmother, Janice Copes; and his uncle, Herman “Butch” Gagas Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Portage County Humane Society would be appreciated.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with Rev. John Potaczek officiating. Burial will follow in Guardian Angel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Faustina Room of St. Peter’s Church until the time of the mass.

The Pisarski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.