Donald F. Hoppensteadt, 84 of Huntley, died peacefully, November 10, 2017 with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10:00am until the time of the Service at 11:00am, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church,10805 Main Street, Huntley. Burial will be later. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Don was born May 27, 1933 in Wood Dale, Illinois the son of Fred and Lillian Hoppensteadt. He graduated from Lane Tech High School. On April 30, 1960 he married Barbara Barth. Don served in the United States Army and worked as a mechanical engineer. Don was president of the School Board for Pilgrimage Lutheran Church in Chicago, he also was a Boy Scout leader, and served as president of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wisconsin. He was a member of Shepherd of the Prairie Church, a proud White Sox Fan, he enjoyed golfing, swimming, playing cards and was also an antique clock collector. Don was a loving and devoted, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was survived by his wife of 57 years, Barb, his children, Juli (Scott) Hoppensteadt, Jim (Jodi) Hoppensteadt, daughter-in-law, Dawn Hoppensteadt. He is survived by his grandsons, Max and Matt (Megan) and great granddaughters, Skylar and Ashlyn. Don was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Hoppensteadt, and grandson, Alex Hoppensteadt and by his brother, Robert (Esther) Hoppensteadt.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I'm thankful for the short years I knew Don. What a great man who loved the Lord and lived a life showing Christ love. He served faithfully with Barb on the Saturday 5:00 usher's team and he is greatly missed. Oh Barb, and dear family I am so sorry for your loss of Don as well as your son and grandson. We all love you and I know your church family will be there for you as well as your family and many friends.