Francis J. “Swampy” Hopf, 79, Jasper

Francis J. “Swampy” Hopf, 79, of Jasper, passed away at 1:13 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at home.

Francis was born in Huntingburg on April 25, 1944, to Frank and Barbara (Schnell) Hopf.

He worked at Jasper Novelty for five years and then retired from Kimball in June of 2008, where he had worked for 43 years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #147 and attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper.

Francis enjoyed wood carving, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by three children, Deborah (Barry) Robertson of Orleans, Randall (Catherine) Hopf of Huntingburg, and Julie (Brett) Wininger of Jasper; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Anne (Oscar) Fromme of Jasper, Sister Betty Hopf of Terre Haute, Rosie (Rich) Carter of Huntingburg, and Martha (Ken) Maikranz of Princeton; two brothers, Thomas (Sarah) Hopf of Jasper and John (Elaine) Hopf of Jasper; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death, besides his parents, is one brother, Charles Hopf, who died in infancy.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Francis J. Hopf will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Enlow Cemetery in Jasper.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mass time at Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.