Service Information
Ken J. Hopp, age 68, of Cosmos, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at his residence in Cosmos.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector, Minnesota.
Memorials preferred to Ecumen Hospice in Litchfield, Minnesota.
Obituary
Kenneth “Ken” James Hopp was born on January 12, 1954, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Herman and Myrtle (Pederson) Hopp. Ken was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brookfield Township, Minnesota. He received his education in Cosmos.
Ken entered active military service in the United States Army on January 29, 1971, at Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country during the Vietnam era. He received an Honorable Discharge on October 30, 1973, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and achieved the rank of Specialist 4.
Ken was employed as a crane operator for Mid Central Steel for 29 years. He was a member of the local 49er’s Union, member of Cosmos American Legion Post 126, and DAV Chapter Hutchinson #37.
Ken enjoyed listening to his classic rock stations, shaking dice with his friends, fishing, and collecting eagles. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandson, and his many friends.
Ken passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at his residence in Cosmos, at the age of 68 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Ken is survived by his:
Children, Beth Graf and her husband, James of Hutchinson, MN,
Greg Hopp of Willmar, MN;
Grandson, Casey Rotzien of Hutchinson, MN;
Special friend, Terri Hopp of Litchfield, MN;
Great Nieces, Anastasia Berghus, Haily Grinder;
Siblings, Roger Hopp of Greenleaf, MN,
Russ Hopp and his wife, Janet of New Mexico,
Wes Hopp and his wife, Barb of Greenleaf, MN,
Kevin Hopp and his wife, Connie of Hugo, MN,
Lorraine Mattheson and her husband, Don of Litchfield, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Ken is preceded in death by his Parents, Herman and Myrtle Hopp; Siblings, Curtis “Butch” Hopp and Richard “Dick” Hopp.
Steve Karg says
Kevin, and the Hopp family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Ken. May the memories of his life bring you comfort and peace.
Daina Suggs says
To Ken’s family….I am truly heartbroken at the loss of Ken. I have enjoyed laughter and fun times with him and am blessed to have called him friend. My prayers are with you as you go through this time.
Leslie Degner says
To Kenny’s Family,
So sorry to hear the sad news about Kenny!! He always had a way
To put a smile on your face. His laugh was Contagious.
He will be missed by so many!! Thoughts and prayers
to you in this time of sadness.
Marvella says
Marvella miner
So sad to lose such a great guy, will miss shaking dice with him at th Highway Inn & Mug shots. We have known each other for 17 years. I will miss you man.
Andrea says
So sorry, your whole family are in my prayers, I work with Hopp, and he is a joy,
Annie says
He was my and always will be my
SlutyBuddy!!
Thanks for the 20t years of
MEMORIES
Lulu (~ANNIE WILNER)
Norm and Marlene Bohn says
Our love and sympathy to the Hopp family. God Bless his memory