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1935
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2017
Jerry Hoppe Obituary
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Susan
July 4, 2025
So very sorry for your loss
John Balog USMC
John Balog
July 14, 2018
So sad to see this and my heart goes out to Sgt Hoppe's family, friends and Peers. He was my Sgt in jrotc and helped guide me into being the US Marine that I am today. I was there for all 4 of my high school years and went to all the summer camps as well. He was someone I could always look up to and push myself to become more like. I do miss him and look back through those years often as they are the ones that really got me to grow and do more with my life.
---John Balog 1988
Paul Scott
January 14, 2018
MSgt Jerry Q. Hoppe was one of the biggest influences in my life. I was guided by what I knew and felt about him. My wife and I were his students from 1982 to 1987 at Canyon High School. When I graduated Air Force BMT, I called him before anyone else. While he was still at Canyon, I found myself visiting him as often as I could, still looking for some more of his wisdom and yes his approval. Early in my career, I followed in his footsteps and became an Air Force SP and now, I am an AFJROTC Instructor myself. It was important to me to take this step because I feel there is no better way to honor the memory of a great man then by emulating him in every way I can. I don't know what kind of father or husband he was, but I can only imagine that the years he dedicated to all of his students was hard on his family. He was, in my mind, a superman of sorts. Nothing would make me happier than to know that he approved of my decisions. He was and will remain my hero.
CW
December 13, 2017
My condolences to the family of Jerry Quentin Hoppe. I'm very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be comfort and strengthen by God'sWord in John 6:40
December 12, 2017
RIP MSgt. Hoppe. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for Everything.
Matt Zierenberg
Canyon High School
Class of 1996
Sean Findley
December 11, 2017
SGT. Hoppe was a motivator. I was floored when he suggest I run for school President. I never did but I sincerely appreciated the vote of confidence. A great man who served his community many times over.
Debby Meyer
December 11, 2017
I was so grateful for Sgt. Hoppe's presence in my life. He was more than a teacher to me; he was my motivator, cheerleader, and like a dad to me. He taught me to push myself harder than anyone else, and he also stressed the importance of education. I am thankful for him and glad that I was able to attend his service. Rest In Peace to the greatest man I had the pleasure of knowing. You will always be in my heart. Debby Meyer, Canyon High School 1996
Dmitry Jerry Edwin Hoppe
December 11, 2017
I love you, Grandpa. I wish you could be one more day with us.
Dakota Hoppe
December 11, 2017
I miss you and I love you, Grandpa; and I can't wait to see you in paradise.
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