John E. Popp, 79, Haysville

John E. Popp, 79, of Haysville, passed away at Noon on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at his home.

John was born on February 19, 1937, in Jasper to Ludwig and Arnetta (Harder) Popp. He married Grace Edrington. She preceded him in death on January 7th, 2002.

He was a farmer and then retired from Jasper Engines and Transmissions after 20 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Haysville and a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed gardening, working outside, fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his companion, Marie Harder of Haysville; three daughters; Brenda Pielemeier and husband Bob of Evansville, Janet Popp and companion Bill Tomlinson of French Lick and Diane Popp and companion Bill Henninger of Eckerty; one son, Bobby Popp and wife Becky of Petersburg; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Hembree and husband Radus of Loogootee.

Preceding him in death besides his wife was one brother, Junior Popp and one sister, Gladys Popp.

Funeral services for John E. Popp will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Funeral Home in Jasper with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Haysville. Pastor Charla Grieves will officiate.

Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Northside Chapel in Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

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