Harold F. Hopp

Harold F. Hopp, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Merrill. Harold was born on August 7, 1936, in Merrill, to the late John and Ella (Moser) Hopp. Harold married Barbara Coey on December 24, 1956, at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Merrill. He was the loving caregiver for Barbara until she passed away. Harold worked as a tool and die machinist for over forty years. He was a member of St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, baking, and gardening. He was an expert woodworker and in his earlier years he bowled and played volleyball. Harold loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Harold is survived by his daughter, Roxanne (Tony) Baumann of Merrill; two sons, Bert (Darcia) Hopp and Allan (Leslie) Hopp, both of Merrill; grandchildren, Kristina (Michael) Brown, Eric (Jaclyn Kunze) Hopp, Katelyn (Ben) Kollock, and Geoffrey Baumann; sisters, Phyllis (Fred Will) Frederick of Merrill, Lorraine Poi of Wausau, Vernette (Louie) Heuser of Tomahawk, and Darlene (Joe) Wimmer of Merrill; and brother, Roger Hopp of Gleason. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hopp; parents, John and Ella Hopp; and brother, Vernon Hopp. The funeral service for Harold will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ. The Rev. Michael Southcombe will officiate. Burial will follow in Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery, Merrill. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, and again after 10:00 A.M Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harold’s name to the Lincoln County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com