Vern Hopp

December 14, 1944 - May 30, 2020

Vern Hopp, 75, of Munger, our hardworking, determined, and strong willed husband, dad, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend went Home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Brian’s House. Vern was born in Munger on December 14, 1944, the son of the late Herman and Elsie (Fielbrandt) Hopp. While on the bus for a Lutheran snow excursion, Vern happened to meet a young lady by the name of Connie Arnold. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on June 1, 1968 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bay City. Vern was a dairy farmer most of his life and enjoyed sharing his passion of farming. He also worked as a water hauler and at General Motors. Vern was a faithful member of Trinity St. James Lutheran Church, where he was very involved and held many offices. Vern loved watching The Price is Right, mowing his lawn, enjoyed camping and time spent with family, loved crop tours, fish fries at church, was an avid hunter, and was proud to have built the family home. Vern leaves to carry on his legacy, his wife of 52 years, Connie and their children, John (Tammy) Hopp, Laurie (Mike) Kajdan, Carrie Dorsch, and Sara (Scott) DeWyse; grandchildren, Jordan, Aaron, Nathan, Makayla, Brandan, Alexis, Blake, and Jenna; sister, Carolyn (Charles) Kerns; in-laws, Robert Scherzer, Joy & Carl Krueger, Joyce & Roger Andrzejewski, Earl & Kay Arnold, along with many nieces and nephews; best hunting friend, Louie; his favorite phone friend, Larry, and beloved dog, Mollie. In addition to his parents, Vern was preceded in death by his sister, Julieanne Scherzer; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer & Wilma Arnold, and his hunting friend, Virgil. Vern’s family will be present to receive visitors at Trinity St. James Lutheran Church in The Church Grove (outside) on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at The Church Grove from 10:00 AM until Vern’s 11:00 AM Funeral Ceremony. All events will be held outdoors. Rev. John Weldon will officiate with interment to be held privately in Floral Gardens Cemetery. The 11:00 AM Funeral will also be live streamed; please click the link to view http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/88152388. The entire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Brian’s House for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity St. James Lutheran Church, Brian’s House, or a charity of your choice. Final arrangements are in the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.