Carl Paul Hoppe

Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the age of 100 at Luther Manor Care Center in Wauwatosa.

He leaves his beloved wife Gladys (nee Buchholz). Honored father of Wayne (Barbara) Hoppe and Nancy (Andrew) Hewat. Loving grandfather to Sarah Adeline Gibbs, Norah Jane (Daniel) Muenkel, and Megan Amanda Hewat. Awe inspiring Great Grandfather of Benjamin James Gibbs, Beckett Anderson Muenkel and Elliott Fletcher Muenkel. Loving Stepfather of Kristine (Ronald) Arenson and Gregory (Colleen) Otto. Loving Step Grandfather of Amelia Arenson, Matthew Arenson, Zachary Otto and Sawyer Otto.
Carl was born on July 8, 1915 to Ernest Carl and Gertrude Amalia (Koehler) Hoppe. He attended Jerusalem Lutheran School and Boys' Technical High School. Carl was employed at the U.S. Post Office, Milwaukee, before enlisting in the US Coast Guard in 1942. After WWII, he returned to the Postal Service in Milwaukee for a career spanning 42 years.

While stationed in New York City, Carl met and married his first wife, Adeline Catherine (nee Bathgate), in Brooklyn. She predeceased him in 1973.

Carl enjoyed traveling with Gladys, collecting postage stamps and coins, as well as beer cans (and the liquid therein). Carl valued his participation in the "Stars and Stripes Honor Flight" with his son. He loved his faith and his family. In his later life especially, each new experience was "The Best Ever!"

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, with a Funeral Service following at 11:00 AM. Private family committal at Graceland Cemetery will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Luther Manor Hospice, or to a charity of your choice are deeply appreciated.