Franklyn Donald "Frank" Hopp

1943 - 2016

Hopp, Franklyn "Frank" Donald Completed his life's journey and entered eternal life on November 25, 2016 at the age of 73. In 1968, Frank married Carole Prudisch (Weiss) and together they created a home in Wauwatosa for the past 48 years. He is survived by two sons, Keith (Elizabeth) Prudisch and James (Kerry) Hopp, and six grandchildren, Laryssa, Michael and Daniel Prudisch and Taylor, Kate and Jamie Hopp. Frank was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 26th, 1943, to Donald and Emilie Hopp. He attended Pius XI High School, St. Mary's College in Winona, Minnesota for two years and attained a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Philosophy from Marquette University. He began his teaching career in 1968 at Holy Trinity Grade School and from 1970 to 1984 taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade at 27th Street School. Frank became a Wisconsin Certified General Appraiser in 1977 in association with Realty Valuation Services. In 1995 he opened Hopp Appraisal Services which operated until July of 2016. He has served as a member of the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing until his time of passing. Frank will be remembered as a devoted husband and as a loving and caring Father, "Papa"/Grandfather. He will also be remembered by his many friends and colleagues as a singularly kind, gentle, unassuming, honest, happy man whose integrity was an example to all who knew him. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 4-7PM at Becker Ritter Funeral Home and again on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 10 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church (12130 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the charity of your choice. The Hopp Family is deeply grateful to the Oncology Staff at Ascension Elmbrook Hospital, especially Dr. Leena Varkey Maramattom, and nursing staff, Katie, Lacey, Jan, Kathy, Erica and Julie for their very personal and compassionate care.