Eugene “Gene” E. Hoppes, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Promedica Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1944 in Anderson, IN, the son of Everett and Edith (Lemmon) Hoppes.
Gene served in the U.S. Marine Corps from September 18, 1961 until January 17, 1966. He then served in the U.S. Army from November 1, 1967 until October 30, 1970. Gene was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Sharpshooters Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Two Overseas Bars and Army Occupation Medal (Berlin).
Gene married Lynne (Sprout) Sabo on October 5, 1977 in Fremont and she survives. He worked in the Maintenance Department at Kelsey Hayes for thirty years until they closed in 2006.
Gene was a member of the VFW, United Steel Workers Union and the National Rifle Association (NRA). He enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, especially euchre, and was a John Wayne fan. Gene was a very proud Marine and cherished his grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Lynne Hoppes; children, Dave (Shelley) Hoppes, Gena (Rich) Hineline, Brandy (John Weichman) Hoppes, all of Fremont, OH; two step children; brother, Everett “Bud” Hoppes, Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Tylyn Hoppes, Samantha Hoppes, David Hoppes, Jr., Alyssa (Darrin) Bentz, Meghan (Cody) Laird, Scott Parsley, Reghan Hineline, Austin, Rylee and Chace Weichman; eight step grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one step great grandchild and three step great grandchildren soon to arrive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Thursday, November 20, 2014, 10:30 am at the funeral home with Certified Funeral Celebrant, Susann Robitski Zimmerman officiating.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: American Heart Association
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Sandy Werling
I am so sorry for your loss, he was blessed to have such a wonderful family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen Mies
Gena – I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my prayers.
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in The United States Marine Corps. Thank YOU for your service,Gene;also in The U.S.Army……………………. And Semper Fi.
SANDI HOPPES
YOU WILL BE MISSED UNCLE… I WAS ALWAYS SO PROUD OF YOU JUST LIKE GRANDMA AND MY FATHER ALWAYS WAS, YOU WERE THE REASON I PICKED THE MARINE CORP.
LOVE YOU AND REST IN PEACE…….
YOUR NIECE
SANDI HOPPES
diane m hilton
lynn,i am so sorry for loss ….I met you aand gene when chelsie was 2y,,,she had put a hole in her tongue .u and your husband were always there for the grandkids I remember bringing them overbrittany,chelsie jasmine and Brandon sabo,,,,,I remember how my grandkids would always
Bob & Violetta Rhea
Gena, We are so sorry to learn of your father’s passing and we are so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers that The Lord will comfort you and give you peace during this sad time.
Latanya
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Eugene will be missed by his family and friends, but he will not be forgotten by our heavenly father Jehovah. We often wonder can the dead really live again. God says there is going to be a resurrection. (John 5:28,29) This means that Eugene will be given a fresh new start with the prospect of living forever. (Psalms 37:29) I hope this will bring you comfort knowing that you have an opportunity to see him again. So don’t say goodbye, say see you later until the time that you can share more wonderful times together.
DJ Sullivan
Gena, I am sorry to hear of your dad passing away. Gene was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with him the years I spent at Kelsey Hayes/TRW. God bless you and all your family.