Paul M Hopman
1947 - 2025
Paul M Hopman
1947 - 2025
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BORN
1947
DIED
2025
Paul Hopman Obituary
Paul was born on June 25,1947 in Bergen, Netherlands. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1954. He was married to Karen Grady of Princeton, IL in 1970.
He is survived by his wife of 55 yrs, Karen; daughter: Sarah Hansel, granddaughters: Kalsie Wilken-Forray (Dylan); Kaylee Wilken and Samara Deane; Great-Grandchildren: Mylah, Alahna, Izaiah, Ace and Liam; and Best Buddy, Andy Bixler, all of Florida. He is also survived by his sister, Maria Hopman, Elkhart. His parents, Martin and Odilia Hopman and brother, Peter Hopman are deceased.
Paul retired after 36 years of service at the Miles/Bayer facility in Elkhart, IN. He relocated from Indiana to Florida before the ink was even dry on his retirement papers. How he loved Florida!
People in Indiana will remember Paul's love of cars, especially his 1964 Corvette. Friends in Florida will remember Paul's love of the beach; riding his e-bike; his travels with Karen and how much he loved his family. He always had time to play with the grandkids and great-grandkids! Paul is remembered for being a "Good Guy"!
He leaves behind a legacy of loving his family and friends.
A private memorial will be held for Paul at a later date.
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Patricia Enyart
Earlier today
A great guy. Enjoyed talking to him and showing me nice parts of Florida.
Kathy Granzow
Earlier today
I've known Paul for many years and I can't think of a more honest, kind, humorous, interesting, 'shirt off his back' kinda guy. He will be missed, but I know he'll be walking the beaches in Heaven looking over his shoulder at us with that special Paul smirk. When you see the sun, smile upwards...it's Paul.
Ron Doke
Earlier today
What a nice tribute to Paul, and wow - does he look like his Dad in that picture, or what? He did his best to try to talk me into getting an e-bike, but I never did. Boy, he liked his e-bike! I think he liked that more than he liked boats. What a friend he was to me ever since we met in the 7th grade. Will never forget my visits with Paul and Karen in Palm Coast and will miss our many back-and-forth emails. RIP Paul. You were a great friend.
Carolyn Burns
Earlier today
R.J. and I express our sympathy to the family of Paul. It was a joy to have known Paul and to have shared in a couple of visits. He was a devoted and much loved husband and father. We will all miss him. Know that God will provide peace and comfort at all times. Carolyn and R.J. Burns
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Ethel Stutzman
Earlier today
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I remember the days at Miles/Bayer, and also Karen and Paul as neighbors in Bristol. I will definitely miss my emails, funny and serious! I'll always remember him every time I look at my pool table I bought from Him. Prayers to the Family.
Ellen HIcks Palmer
Earlier today
How do you say, `Thank You for your friendship´ now when I should have said it long ago? I am thankful for 55+ years of friendship and great memories with Paul and Karen. I am missing the exchange of the best emails on the internet from Paul. He sent, not only the cute and funny, but also the serious and historical. I always enjoyed his comments on many of them. :-)
When the "Gal Pal´s" got together in Florida, Paul always welcomed us and was a part of our group. He will forever be missed.
Paul Barrett
Earlier today
I fondly remember our tennis games against each other. We enjoyed having competitive matches even though Paul won most of them (my constant excuse being I needed to be a foot taller!). I imagine the weather is perfect up there and angels retrieve any errant ball.
Karen Hopman
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