William P. Hopping Aurora, Indiana Obituary

William P. Hopping

<p>William P. Hopping, 96, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021.</p> <p>He was born September 15, 1925, in Aurora, IN, son of the late Frank Hopping and Louise (Petscher) Hopping.&nbsp;<br /> He served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II.</p> <p>He worked as a Business Educator and Asst. Band Director for Lawrenceburg High School.</p> <p>He was a member of Unity of Garden Park Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp; William was a volunteer at the Hillforest Historical Foundation, helping with bookkeeping and taxes.&nbsp;</p> <p>William still kept in touch with his Seabee buddies.&nbsp; He was a lover of life, a farm boy growing up who absolutely loved being outdoors.&nbsp; He still enjoyed sitting outside watching the birds. He was a Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds fan.&nbsp; William enjoyed field archery, music, and loved working cross word and jig saw puzzles.&nbsp; His favorite times were spent with his wife, whether they were traveling or just being together.&nbsp; His favorite prayer was &quot;The light of God surrounds us, the love of God enfolds us, the power of God protects us, and the presence of God watches over us.&nbsp; Wherever we are God is and all is well.&nbsp;</p> <p>William&nbsp; is survived by his children, Jolly M. Conrad of Indianapolis, IN, Louise Wasch (Kevin Filiatrault) of Vandalia, OH, William Andrew Hopping of Lawrenceburg, IN; sister, Elizabeth &quot;Betty&quot; Wagner of Osgood, IN; grandchildren, Nicolas Conrad, Andrew (Amber) Conrad, Blake Conrad, Grant Wasch; great-grandchildren, Aiden &amp; Anderson Conrad.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was preceded in death by parents, Frank &amp; Louise; loving wife, Jane (Davis) Hopping; siblings, Frank, Albert &amp; Olivia Hopping.&nbsp;</p> <p>Services will be held at the convenience of the family.</p> <p>Contributions may be made to the Hillforest Historical Foundation.&nbsp; Please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.</p>
September 15, 1925 - December 19, 202109/15/192512/19/2021
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Carol Hamrick
February 9, 2022
The world lost a great man. All of his hired caregivers will think of him fondly
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Regina B. Hoffmeier-Ott
December 22, 2021
Mr. Hopping was a wonderful teacher. He was so kind and wanted his students to learn. He still looks the same to me.
What a wonderful life he had. We need more role models like him today. He contributed to my being a successful trust officer. May God Bless his family. M... Continue Reading
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Joyce Kittle
December 21, 2021
Jolly and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Numbers: 6:24-26.
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The staff at Rullman Hunger Funeral Home
December 21, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to William. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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