Allyn R. Hoppe

Allyn R. Hoppe, 85, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Saint Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN. Allyn was born on June 8, 1925, in Wilson, MN, to Robert and Minnie (Groth) Hoppe. He married Luella Wachholz on September 14, 1946, in Silo, MN. Allyn was a lifelong farmer and was an active member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson where he had served on the church council and had also served as the church treasurer. Farming was Allyn's life and he had served on the Creamery Board. His favorite pastime was playing cards.Survivors include his wife, Luella; four children, Larry (Connie) Hoppe of Galesville, WI, Sheryl (Lee) Herold of Minnesota City, MN, Kenneth (Sandy) Hoppe of Wilson, MN, and Karen Holland of Winona, MN; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Laverne, and son-in-law, Luther Holland. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8th, at 11:00am at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson with the Reverend Anthony Straseske officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Goodview Chapel from 5-8:00pm and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorials be directed to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson.Please share a memory of Allyn with the family or sign his online guestbook at: www.hofffuneral.com