LEE MICHAEL HOPPE

Lee Michael Hoppe went to his heavenly home on Nov. 25, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born May 6, 1938 to Frederick and Anna (Hoffer) Hoppe.

He married Phyllis Schultz on June 16, 1963. They were blessed with many years together.

After graduating from Michigan State University, he worked in tractor sales. Later, he worked in Ford vehicle sales and management in Howell. After selling Ford vehicles for over 30 years, he was forced to retire due to health issues.

During his retirement years, Lee enjoyed repairing and restoring farm toys for himself and others.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis, and children: Rene and Joseph, Daughter-in-law Valorie, and Grandchildren: Ciara (Brian) Cheney, Kurtis (Jorden Holscher) Cooley, Joseph (Skye Jones) Hoppe, Anna (Tobias Edgett) Hoppe. He was proud of them and loved them all, especially his great-grandson, Theodore Cheney.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his son Michael, his sister Shirley Domke, and his brother Charles.

There will be a memorial service held at Memorial Lutheran Church in Williamston on Jan. 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow.