Wayne Ernest Hoppe, DVM
Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the age of 74. Longtime resident of Brown Deer. Beloved husband for 52 years and best friend of Barbara D. (nee Scherdt) Hoppe. Loving father of Sarah (Daniel) Vezina and Norah (Daniel) Muenkel. Proud grandpa “Opa” of Benjamin, Chloe, Beckett and Elliott. Dear brother of Nancy (Sandy) Hewat. Further survived by other relatives and many good friends.
Wayne grew up in Whitefish Bay and was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School in 1965. As a young man, Wayne realized he had a passion for animals, which took him to Michigan State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his doctorate in 1970. Wayne spent nearly all of his career as a veterinarian at Lakeside Animal Hospital in Glendale.
After retirement, Wayne served the community as a volunteer at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee, Friedens Pantry and St. Ben’s Community Meal. Wayne was an active member of Plymouth Church UCC and proudly served in many capacities there over the years.
He loved a day spent at Badger football games, found enjoyment in photography and always made sure his backyard birds were well fed. He also discovered a passion for building model boats and he enjoyed sailing his many vessels on the waters around Milwaukee with his grandchildren.
Wayne was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A celebration of Wayne’s life will take place at Plymouth Church UCC on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Memorials in Wayne’s name may be made to Plymouth Church UCC of Milwaukee,
2717 E. Hampshire Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211 or Wisconsin Humane Society,
4500 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208.
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