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William Hoppenrath Obituary
William Wesley Hoppenrath "Hoppy", 83 of Carmel, Indiana died peacefully at home on January 17th surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Elwood, IN son of the late Dr. Wesley Merle and Theresa Frances Butler Hoppenrath. He married Joan Phyllis Norman in 1950 who preceded him in death in 2003. His two sisters, Joyce Ann Wampler and Janis Lou Colcord, also preceded him in death. Bill graduated from Wendell Willkie High School and Ball State University. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Ex-Cell-O Corporation in Elwood and Lima, Ohio before moving his family to Ithaca, NY in 1968 to work for Therm, Inc., retiring in 1990 as Vice President of Sales and member of the Board of Directors. Bill's greatest joys were outdoor landscaping of his homes, golfing and spending time with family. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and humor. Bill is survived by his wife of 8 years, Marilyn J. Hoppenrath; brother Frank "Ote" (June) Hoppenrath of Elwood; his children, Susan Dale Hoppenrath and her partner Jan Mahoney of La Grange, KY; Wesley Norman (Judy) Hoppenrath of Carmel; Teresa Ann Hoppenrath (G.P. Zurenda, Jr.) of Ithaca, NY; grandson William John Hoppenrath; nephew Tony (Tami) Hoppenrath and niece Andrea (Dr. Carl) Satorius. Bill is also survived by his extended family Steve Bone, Barbara and Craig Murphy, and Kathy and Jim Brown and their children. The family wishes to express their gratitude to dad's hospice nurse Alicia for her compassion, guidance and support. Calling will be Monday, January 21, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 at Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel followed by a service on Tuesday at 11:00 with calling 1 hour. A graveside will be in Elwood Cemetery with Pastor Gary Sobol presiding. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to St. Vincent Foundation 8402 Harcourt Rd. Suite 210 Indianapolis, IN 46260, Radiant Christian Life Church in Westfield, IN or a charity of one's choice. You are invited to visit the website: www.flannerbuchanan.com to share a personal memory of Bill or sign the guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
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January 22, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Terri, & the entire extended family. He was a great dad, raising such an amazing family including you. Take time to grieve and reflect on a life well lived. Mike Koplinka-Loehr
Meredith Antushevich
January 22, 2013
What I will miss most about Bill is his infectious smile. He could smile and it would indeed light up the entire restaurant (Cafe Patachou). He was a gentle and caring soul and he will surely be missed by his Patachou family.
Kari Wykes
January 21, 2013
I loved Bill, he was a gentleman and a scholar. Bill and Marilyn frequented Cafe Patachou and it was always a pleasure to be in their
company. He always made me laugh. In all the years I knew him he never aged past 65 and I was forever 40. I will always remember his kind, loving and humorous spirit. I will miss him.
Fred & Kathie Clayton
January 21, 2013
We loved Hoppy...He was a grand friend and neighbor. We will miss him for sure. Our sympathies to the family.
Charles Husman
January 20, 2013
One could not ask for a nicer neighbor. Always so cheerful.
Annie & Matt Wall
January 19, 2013
Terry, I was so sad to hear about your father's death but it sounds like your family was able to gather round him and that is a privilege. It's so very painful to say goodbye to a parent but you know that he and your mother will live on in you and in your extended family. Matt's and my thoughts are with you.
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