Pastor Paul Thomas Hoppe's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Gardner, Kansas

Pastor Paul Thomas Hoppe

September 17, 1946 - October 13, 2025 (79 years old)

Gardner, Kansas

Pastor Paul Thomas Hoppe's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Gardner, Kansas

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Pastor Paul Thomas Hoppe

September 17, 1946 - October 13, 2025 (79 years old)

Gardner, Kansas

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Paul Thomas Hoppe Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Paul Thomas Hoppe of Gardner, Kansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Paul left this world on October 13, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Ruth Hoppe (Berlin); and his sister Donna. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn; his children, Jennifer (Terrie Gustafson) and Philip (Jaimee); his siblings, Dan (Jackie Hoppe) and Sandy Kuester; his sisters-in-law, Marsha McCray and Marla Schmale; and his grandchildren, Shelby Anderson, Lacey Gustafson, Landon Gustafson, Gideon Hoppe, Olivia (Joshua Martin), Ella Hoppe, Josiah Hoppe, Maria Hoppe, Anna Hoppe, Aleah Hoppe and Ezekiel Hoppe.

Memorials may be given to any of the four congregations Paul served, Trinity Lutheran, Parsons, KS, Zion Lutheran, Alva, OK, Hope Lutheran, Shawnee, KS, and St. Matthew Lutheran, Conway, AR or King of Kings Lutheran Church in Gardner where he was a member.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory



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October 21, 2025

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“Paul Hoppe will always hold a special place in the hearts of many people scattered across the globe serving God. He was a classmate of mine at the old Concordia College (LCMS) in Milwaukee for five years in the early 1960s. Even then he was noted for his dedication to God, one of a group who would hold practice services in our dormitory. They created vestments, dressed as LCMS pastors, and held worship services - years before reaching the seminary. God has called his faithful servant home.”


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Thu

Oct 16

Visitation

Hope Lutheran Church
6308 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS 66216

Fri

Oct 17

Visitation

King of Kings Lutheran Church
306 E Madison St, Gardner, KS 66030

Fri

Oct 17

Funeral service

King of Kings Lutheran Church
306 E Madison St, Gardner, KS 66030

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