Ronald Hoppe Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronald Hoppe of Freeport, Minnesota, who passed away on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Hoppe to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Aloys Hoppe and Rose Hoppe (Klasen); and his siblings, Edwin Hoppe, Judy Hoppe, Danny Hoppe, Herb Hoppe, Rita Fischbach, Evelyn Fischbach and Dorothy Hollenkamp.
He is survived by: his wife Jan; his children, Jeff Hoppe (Mary) of Freeport, Barb Hasbrouck (Dane) of Monticello and Pam Salzl (Mark) of Monticello; his siblings, Elmer Hoppe (Karen) of New Brighton and Ruth Dundon (Mark) of Bellevue, Washington; his sister-in-law Val Hoppe of St. Cloud; his grandchildren, Markie Budesky (Laurel) of Monticello, Michael Budesky (Taylor) of Mankato, Amelia Budesky of Monticello, Sara Hoppe of Freeport and Rebekah Hasbrouck of St. Cloud; his stepgrandchildren, Gunar Salzl of Deltona, Florida and Rowan Salzl of Monticello; and his great grandchildren, Lilah, Landon, Jude and Owen.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home (418 Fifth Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352). Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations to CentraCare-Melrose Hospital would be appreciated.
