Motorcycles asked to join procession for owner of Kopp Cycles

Will take place Tuesday

(ST. MARY’S, Ind.) – Bikers are urged to be part of a funeral procession for the former owner of a motorcycle shop.

70-year-old Steve Kopp owned and operated Kopp Cycles in Batesville for several years before retiring. He was also a Marine veteran who served in the 1970’s. 

A burial procession will take place on Tuesday in Franklin County. 

It will start at St. Mary’s of the Rock Church and proceed to Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville. 

Motorcyclists who would like to honor Kopp and be part of the procession are asked to be at St. Mary’s by 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. 

The burial will take place at 12 p.m. with military graveside rites.