Obituary for Richard D. Hopkes

Richard D. Hopkes, age 88, of Osseo, born October 10, 1934 passed away August 26, 2023.

Richard was a devoted husband and father who dearly loved his family. Survived by wife, Janice, and children, Lori Dehn (Dan) of Spring Lake, MN, Steve (Janet) of Zimmerman, and Lynda Hinrichs (Nick) of New Brighton. Adored by 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Bruno and Delores Hopkes, and grandson, Elliot Hill.

He was content with the simple things in life, he never sought luxury. He loved country music, playing guitar, old cars, Sunday drives and road trips, playing billiards and cards. He was a talented woodcarver earning a premier ribbon at the State Fair. Richard was fun loving and tenderhearted. He loved to help others and left his mark on everyone he met, with a funny story or bit of knowledge. He was a self-taught man, very inventive when it came to any DIY project.

Richard started life in Waterloo, IA, then grew up in North Minneapolis. He enjoyed being part of his church and Osseo community for 60 years. His career spanned 36 years in the telephone industry working on electronics and equipment with Western Electric, Pioneer Telephone/United Telephone/Sprint.

A Remembrance service to be held Thursday, August 31 at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Highway, Maple Grove, MN 55369. 10am visitation, 11am service.