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Edward Poppen Obituary
Born: December 24, 1940; in Howard, SD
Died: September 30, 2017; in DeKalb, IL
Edward C. Poppen, 76, of Sycamore, IL died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 24, 1940 in Howard, SD, to Emil and Betty (Miller) Poppen. He married Carolyn Barber in 1996 in Sycamore. Edward was a self-employed Cornwell Tool businessman, proudly serving his customers for 27 years. He was a faithful member of the Sycamore United Methodist Church, a member of the Sycamore Kiwanis and the DeKalb Moose Club. He was a handy man, a NASCAR enthusiast and a wonderful husband and loving father.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; two sons, Jeff Poppen and Mark Poppen; one daughter, Deb (Joe) Baird; two grandchildren, Jessi and Becca Baird; 9 siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore, IL., with a funeral service beginning at 7:00 PM. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Howard, SD.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sycamore Kiwanis, TAILS animal shelter or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178.
For info or to sign the online guest book, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jason Poppen
September 26, 2019
We think and speak of you often Uncle Edward. You are still and will always remain in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Tim Gilbert
October 3, 2017
Not just our tool guy but a very good friend. Me and my family will miss you Ed. Ed had a big heart and always a smile and a hug for my family.
JOE & DUMALSKI
October 3, 2017
YOU WILL BE MISSED, JOSEPH & JO DUMALSKI
Jason Poppen
October 2, 2017
Uncle Edward,
Heather, Sam, Charlie, Emma and I are going to miss you terribly as you have been such an important part of our lives. Your kind manner and consideration of others has provided an example that we should all try to uphold in our own lives.
We will miss your presence Uncle Edward, but our fond memories of you will live on in our hearts forever.
We love you. May you rest in peace.
Jason, Heather, Sam, Charlie, and Emma
Greg Gamble
October 2, 2017
RIP Ed. I will miss talking to you and your boy at the tool shows. You will be missed by your Cornwell family.
Christine Ewald
October 2, 2017
Ed, I will miss you at the Kingston dinners. I know, however, you are now eating at the eternal banquet table. With fond memories
Don Brewer
October 2, 2017
Ed was a Barnaby to men at the Sycamore United Methodist Church UMM group. Uplifting words for men, and fellowship. Always said we missed you if you did not attend a breakfast! Well respected man of integrity, and VP.
Greg & Joyce Sester
October 2, 2017
I will miss your hugs Ed RIP dear friend we will miss you so much
Paula Heinze
October 1, 2017
Good heart, great guy
Dawn Leenderts
October 1, 2017
Mark, Jeff, and Carol
We are thinking of all of you. I wish we could make the trip to say a final good bye. Sending our prayers and love.
Dave and Dawn and kids
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