Howard Hopper Obituary
The world bids farewell to Howard Hopper of Watertown, South Dakota, departing on October 17, 2025 at the age of 96. Howard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivan Hopper and Margret Hopper (Petersen); his former wife Joan; and his son Kim. He is survived by: his wife Delrita; his sister Norma Patterson; his sons, Monte Hopper (Michele, family: Matt Hopper, Chase Hopper, Riggins Hopper, Melissa Meyer, Hailey Ellis, Brianna Meyer, Henry Meyer, Mitch Hopper, Beau Hopper, Nora Hopper, Hazel Hopper) and John Hopper (Cindy, family: Samantha Hopper, Taylor Quinn, Ellie Quinn, Gabe Hopper, William Duggan, Charlotte Hopper); and his stepchildren, Sandy VanSickle (Troy, family: Taylor VanSickle, Nick VanSickle, Bailey VanSickle, Baylor VanSickle), Nicole Owen (Jim, family: Jeremy Owen, Lincoln Owen, Libby Owen, Abby Owen, Braxton Owen, Jack Owen, Carter Owen), Sharee Hulscher and Gregory Hulscher.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Crawford - Osthus Funeral Chapel (1311 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Conerstone Church (1350 11th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorials be made to a charity of your choice in Howard's honor.
