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James Robert "Jim" Hopfensperger
1920 - 2016
BORN
1920
DIED
2016
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James Hopfensperger Obituary
Jim Hopfensperger peacefully passed away at home on Sunday June 26, 2016.
Jim was born October 13, 1920 in Kaukauna to John and Monica (Melody) Hopfensperger. He married Dolores Ouellette on December 28, 1946 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Kimberly. Jim served 39 months in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a Scout and Raider during the invasion of Sicily, Normandy, and Southern France. He then served in the Pacific until the end of the war.
Jim was employed at Appleton Machine Company for 4 years and at The Post-Crescent for 33 years where he retired as Credit Manager. Jim was a past director of the Association of Credit Management and former manager to the PC Credit Union. Jim was active in Boy Scouts and a member of Holy Cross Church.
Jim is survived by his wife Dolores of 69 years; two daughters Nancy (Don) Rademacher of Appleton, Mary of Eugene, Oregon; six sons: Pat (Cindy) of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, John (Neenah), Tom (Deb) of Kaukauna, Paul (Denise) of Carlsbad, California, Jim (Sherry) of Kaukauna, David (Natalie) of Mesa, Arizona. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 3 step- grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and by his wife's sisters Betty Treder and Patricia Kluge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Robert; sisters: Bette Hopfensperger and Patricia Koenen.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Holy Cross Catholic Church. Boettcher Family Funeral Home of Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com.
The family would like to sincerely thank Affinity Visiting Nurses for their tender care shown to Jim, especially Laurie, and also the staff at Theda Care, Midway Road office; especially Lisa Gunderson and Jan.
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Margaret Treder
June 30, 2016
So sorry I was unable to attend today. Uncle Jim had a special spot in my heart and will always be remembered . I would love to hear from Mary. She is a great cousin from years ago and would like to here from her. Take care Aunt Dolores . Peggy [email protected]
June 29, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy Wunderlich
June 28, 2016
Nancy,so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Peggy and Betty Treder
June 28, 2016
Dear Aunt Dolores and family. We are very sorry for everyone's lost.I really enjoyed talking to Uncle Jim . I am sure that along with God, Dad, Jim Kluge, Joe Mc Cann, Harry Bobber and many more people that were a part of Jim's life ,they were all there to greet him into Heaven. Love Peggy and Betty.
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barbara pautz
June 28, 2016
Dear Dolores and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. I will miss talking with him when I am at my brothers next door.
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