James Francis Hopfensperger

Mr Hop was my art teacher at Northeast in 1961. He is the only teacher from those days that I remember. He was always full of energy and a great communicator. Nine years later, I ran into him and he was just the same.

My condolences to the entire Hopfensperger family. It was always so evident, during all the years I knew him, how much he loved your mom Mary, and all of you, his beautiful family, and rejoiced in your successes and accomplishments. All of you know that. He wasn't quiet about it. He, was Hoppy about it.

For me, Hoppy was a valued friend, and a fellow art educator for most of my career, which began for me, at Midland High School, in 1960. Because he was at Northeast Intermediate, I...

In my life I was blessed to know Pop Hop, and the entire Hop family. My condolences to the families. It is with love and sadness I write.

Our deepest condolences go out to you and yours. Hoppy will be remembered and missed by many. Living next door for so many years left me with so many awesome memories I wouldn't even know where to begin. You know better than I how incredible he was. All our love, Bo, Heidi & Lucy Roop

Dear Mary and Hop family I am so sorry about the passing of your father. I remember "Hoppy" and my dad Bud Lucas, meeting regularly for coffee with various other retired MPSchool teachers some years back. They named their collective "The old farts club" where they bragged about their kids, told tales of the past, and continued their friendship! Mr. Hop was an amazing source of energy and creativity for generations of students and the entire community. Sending condolences and peace to all.

We're so sorry to note the passing of Mr Hopfensperger. We have lots of great memories of Pop Hop, including helping in his studio when he was creating the stained glass designs for the new Blessed Sacrament church. It's not often that you can say someone was truly important to his community, but Pop Hop really pushed the envelope of art in Midland and contributed greatly to the quality of life in Midland.
The Scholten family

Jed, my condolences to you and your family.

As kids, it was fun to go across the street to check out Mr. Hop's latest projects which often took up the garage and the driveway. His energy, creativity and unique style live on in his art. Deepest condolences to all of the Hops.

Deepest sympathies to the Hopfensperger family.
Phil& Gina Sarge