Service Information
Richard H. Popp, age 81, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M., at the Crow River Winery in Hutchinson in the Great Room.
Obituary
Richard Harvey Popp was born on July 4, 1939, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Harvey and Mary (Portele) Popp. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. Richard received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1957. He then furthered his education at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On January 13, 1962, Richard was united in marriage to Beverly Pollard at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Tamara (Mara) and James (Jim). Richard and Beverly resided in Hutchinson. They shared 58 years of marriage until the passing of Beverly on July 9, 2020.
He owned and operated Popp Electric in Hutchinson until his retirement in 2001. Richard served on the Hutchinson Fire Department for 27 years, the last years as Assistant Fire Chief. He was a board member of Minnesota Rescue and First Aid Association, Team Leader of Professional Rescuers teaching EMT, and Program Director of Fire and Rescue training at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson.
Richard enjoyed participating in the adult choir at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in the 1970’s-80’s, prior to that, was a dedicated usher for several years. He was always generous in giving back to his community.
Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time at the cabin on Lake Manuella. He also enjoyed traveling with Bev to the North Shore and many other destinations.
Richard passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 81 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Richard is survived by his:
Children, Tamara (Popp) Jahnke and her husband, Jeff, of Sauk Rapids, MN,
Jim Popp and his wife, Kim, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Katherine (Popp) Gritsenko (Yuriy), TJ Jahnke, Corey Jahnke (Tammy Philippi-Jahnke), Michael Popp;
Great-Grandchildren, Noah Philippi, Kyler Jahnke, Waylon Jahnke;
Sister, Judy Popp-Anderson of Alden, MN;
Brother-in-law, Terry Pollard of Milwaukie, OR;
Sister-in-law, Linda Newell-Massinger of Lake Havasu, AZ;
Many other relatives and friends.
Richard is preceded in death by his Parents, Harvey and Mary Popp; Wife, Beverly Popp; Sister, JoAnne Means; Brother-in-law, Ruben Anderson.
Julie Townsend says
Popp family, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your Dad asking for the jumbo Haralson apples. Julie and Karl Townsend Dassel Hillside Farm.
Lynne Osterman says
Thinking of Mara and your entire family and celebrating your reunion with your wife. What a life you led all these years… on your way Home. My prayers for peace for all who are now missing you here.
Mara Jahnke says
Thank you Lynne.
Karen Popp VNn says
Mara and Jim,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your dad. We are connected….Dick and I are 2nd cousins and Bev was a my classmate in the Hutchinson Class of 1960. Mara, it was a treat to meet you and your family when you joined Atonement Lutheran Church many years ago and Jim, my dad was a Hutchinson firefighter just as you and your dad. I guess your parents and I are in the “oldest generation” – what a sobering thought! I have fond memories of both Dick and Bev…I know you miss them.
Karen Popp Vann
Mara Jahnke says
Thank you Karen. We appreciate your kind words and find memories.
Arlys Hengemuhle says
Mara, Jeff, TJ, Corey, and the Popp family,
It is so sad to lose a parent, and then both parents within a year. Thank God for their faith and our trust that they are together again. My prayers are for good memories to comfort you.
Arlys