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Hoppe, George Lee (1927-1996)
Hoppe, George L
Obituary
1996
George L. Hoppe Sr.
March 10, 1927 - February 8, 1996 Family and friends mourn the loss of George L. Hoppe Sr., 68, of the Frelsburg area. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and son. To those who knew him over the years, a loyal and trusted friend. He left this world at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 1996 after a three year struggle with cancer. George was born to Herman and Mary Hoppe on March 10, 1927 in New Ulm. He graduated from high school in 1945 and went on to serve his country as a Marine in World War II and the Korean War. George was lucky to find a career he loved, when in 1950 he became a Department of Public Safety State Trooper. Being a peace officer was his proudest accomplishment, and he faithfully served Texas for 30 years until retiring in 1980. He then became a cattle rancher and spent his days babying his cows on the Ml Ranches. George was a supportive member of the Columbus Community; and FFA Alumni, an Honorary Chapter farmer. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6113, American Legion Post #383, the Masonic Lodge, Colorado Valley Shrine, Director of the Columbus Shrine Club, and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Department of Public Safety Officers Association, Texas and SW Cattleman's Association and his pride and joy, the Marine Corps Fifth Fielders. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, George Mieth. George will missed by a loving family and his wife. Funeral services were held at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus on Saturday, February 10, at 11 a.m with Rev. Robert Schlortt officiating. An Honor Guard of Texas department of Public Safety Troopers, military honors by Columbus V. F. W. Post and American Legion Post, Masonic burial rites were given by Columbus Caladonia Lodge #68 AJ., &A.M. Henneke Funeral Home of Columbus was in charge of arrangements. George was a soldier in life and, now, a soldier for Christ "Thank you George/Dad/Grand-pa, for the 68 years you gave us. We love you and miss that you are out of our lives, but not our hearts, minds and souls. Now that you are gone from this earth, there's only one thing left to say: "Semper Fi, In God We Trust" Memorials may be made to Stehlin Cancer Research, 131S Calhoun, Suite 1800, Houston, Texas 77002 or the American Cancer Society. Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. [Interred in Hoppe Cemetery.] Eagle Lake Headlight, February 15, 1996 |
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Hoppe
George L
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