Service Information
Larry Hopp, age 73, of New Ulm, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family, and Shirley’s best friend, Audrey Rath.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the New Ulm City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and will continue one hour prior to the service, ALL at the church.
Obituary
Larry was born May 18, 1948, at Union Hospital in New Ulm. He was baptized on June 6, 1948, and confirmed on May 13, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon. He attended and graduated from Gibbon High School in 1966. After high school, he was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Korea as a clerk typist, specializing in missile reports.
Larry was united in marriage to Shirley Schuette on May 4, 1974, at Peace Lutheran Church, Winthrop.
He adored his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed attending their sporting events, hunting, fishing, going to the lake home, golfing, driving his side by side around town, and having coffee with his buddies.
He spent many years shelling corn with his father, owning and operating Hopp’s Bowling Lanes, bus driving, road construction for Stark Brothers, and co-owner of SouthView Living Center. He also was employed by Dairy Farmers of America in Winthrop for 22 years, retiring in 2010.
There was never a person that walked away from him without a smile on their face.
Larry Carl Hopp passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home in New Ulm, surrounded by his family, and Shirley’s best friend Audrey Rath, at the age of 73 years.
He will be missed dearly.
Larry is survived by his:
Wife, of 47 years, Shirley Hopp of New Ulm;
sons, Marcus (Shelly) Hopp of New Ulm,
Chad (Krista) Hopp of New Ulm;
Grandchildren, Ramsey, Levi, Mitchell, Jase and Wyatt Hopp of New Ulm;
Siblings, Vickie (Terry) Carter of St. James, Kim Paa (Ron Kelm) Life partner of New Ulm;
sister and brother-in-law, Adriane and Milton Lindeman;
sister-in-law, Pam Hopp;
Aunt Lois Palmquist;
many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his dog, Bella.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Ruby Hopp; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wesley and Alice Schuette; and brother, Jim Hopp.
Jon & Sandy Guggisberg says
Our deepest sympathies to Shirley and family, Larry was an amazing person and will be missed by many.
God Bless and Rest In Peace.
Wade Haas says
Shirley, Marcus and Chad
So sorry to hear about the loss of Larry. Many memories of him at the bowling alley when we were young. Prayers to you all.
Wade, Valerie Haas and family
Lenora Carter says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Larry will be missed by so many.
Rosanne Briese Tollefson says
Oh, so sorry to hear this. Larry was one of my brother’s best friends. My brother was Burton Briese and he died at 16 years of age. My sympathy to his family.
Bruce& Deb Wilhelm says
So sorry for your loss, keeping the good memories will warm the heart and keep his soul close to you.
Denise Rieke says
So sorry for the loss of Larry. Hugs and prayers are being sent your way.
Al & Gail Batt says
You are all nestled gently in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Kelly Gutknecht says
Tom and I want you and your family to know you have our deepest sympathies.
Dave jungers says
Shirley Marcus Chad sorry to hear about Larry Im glad I got to play ball with Larry he will be missed . my thoughts and prayers to all of you
Cyndi Schweiss says
Prayers and sympathy to you all.
Scott Ahlers says
Dear Shirley, Marcus, and Chad and families,
You have my deepest sympathies! Larry will be missed!
Scott Ahlers
Ann Seeboth says
Shirley, sending condolences to you and your family. I remember Larry playing basketball in high school. Also seeing him at Southview visiting with the residents and the smiles they had when he would tell stories!
Mike Berg says
Shirley, very sorry for your loss. I never met Larry, but being the kind and thoughtful person you are I’m sure he was a great person also.
Sincerely,
Mike and Mary Berg
SANDRA CRONE says
Sorry for your loss Shirley and family.
Prayers to you all.
Sandy Crone
Jean says
Shirley–so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul & Mary Portner says
To the Hopp family —- you have our sympathies in the loss of Larry. We didn’t know him personally but everyone who did had many good things to say about him. Sounds like he was a very special person. Prayers to the family. Take Care.
Gary Evenson says
My memories of Larry go back to his corn shelling days with Herb and Art. Glad to have known him and called him friend. Sincere sympathy to Shirley and family.
Carol Webb says
May God give you strength at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Shirley, and your family. ?? Bill and Carol Webb
Steve Johnson says
To Larry’s family, My sympathy, Larry was a great man. GOD BLESS
Bill Schluetet says
My sympathies to Larry’s family. Larry was a great teammate and classmate with me while in high school. I will cherish great memories of Larry and our collective success as fellow Wildcats and Reds baseball players.
Lindsay Lankford says
Sending love to you and your family. It sounds like Larry lived a full and wonderful life. What wonderful memories you will have of him.
Justin Templin says
Marcus, Chad, and family
I was sorry to hear about Larry. I hope you can focus on your good memories of him as you mourn his loss. Take care.
Denise M Melius says
I am so sorry to hear about Larry, Shirley. Cherish the memories.
Dave and Jolynn says
May God give you strength during this difficult time! Our sincere sympathies to you and your family! The great memories together will always be with you.
CYNTHIA HILLESHEIM says
Deepest sympathies to all of you. We sure enjoyed our love of needlework at Nadelkunst. Shirley,you smiled everytime you said Larry’s name. Peace be with you.??
CYNTHIA HILLESHEIMM says
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We spent many hours enjoying needlework at Nadelkunst. Shirley always smiled when she said Larry’s name. Peace be with you.
Michele Sievert says
My Deepest Sympathies to you and the family. Larry, a guy of many smiles, a guy with a kind heart, always willing to lend a hand if he could. I have many good memories of bowling when he owned the bowling alley. Blessed be his memory and may God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Todd Kramer says
Deepest sympathies to Larry’s family Worked with Larry at Stark Brothers he was a great guy taught me a lot he always had a good joke to to make us laugh