Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, age 83 years. Loving husband for 54 years of Alice (nee Bramer). Father of Walter, William and Wade (Amy) Koplien. Brother of Lester (Beverly), Florence Koplien and the late Eleanor Kintis. Brother-in-law of Ethel (Ralph) Starz. Also survived by other family and friends. Memorial Service at the Funeral Home 12 noon, Fri., Jan. 2, 2004. Family and friends will gather from 10 AM until the time of service. Gilbert was a retiree of Allis-Chalmers and RTE/Cooper Industries and a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322