Sharon E. Hopfensperger

A special, loving lady born on February 28, 1943, to Matt and Valesca (Stommel) Hopfensperger got her final prayer answered on October 28, 2016. Dealing with the ups and downs of cancer, she succumbed to her illness with very little notice. Her wish was to be in the comfort of her home to the end. Having her wish granted, she was active up to the last day doing what she loved to do—baking! Count yourself lucky if you were on the receiving end of one of her confections.

Sharon worked for many years at Theda Clark Regional Hospital, along with several other jobs at the same time. In need of a “new” kidney, her close friend, Maggie Ulrich, stepped up and provided Sharon that luxury. After retiring, she managed to keep herself very busy by volunteering and acquired friends that she affectionately called the “A Team.” She took great pride in her home and neighbors, especially Jack and Mike Burns. She maintained friendships from grade school, relishing the fact she was in communication with them often. Sharon never forgot a birthday or anniversary; a card from her was always in the mailbox a day or two before. She spent hours picking out greeting cards to find just the right one. Above all, she loved her God, her parents, and her family. Heaven is lucky to have received a gem like her.

She leaves behind her siblings Carl (Caroline) Hopfensperger, Charlotte Guckenberger, Donna (Joe) Bouressa, James (Joyce) Hopfensperger; sisters in-law Bonnie and Joan; too many nieces and nephews to list which includes a select few she adored: Nancy Welhouse, Deb Hopfensperger, Jesse (Tim) Gill, Terri (David Thiesen) Bouressa, and Vicki (Chuck) Sahr; friends Marge Doty, Linda Zeininger, Joyce Slowatyniec and Betty Nowack. She was greeted on the other side by her parents, her sisters Eugenia (John) Hoffman, Ernesta (Art) Wysocki, Geneva (John) Hanges, Ranetta (Bob) Voigt; her bothers Edgar (Irene), Elwood (Joan), Matt and Gregory; brother in-law Anthony Guckenberger; several nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation for Sharon will be on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Wichmann Funeral Homes, Superior Street Location. Catholic Funeral Service will be at the funeral home following the visitation at 7:00pm with Fr. Bob Kollath officiating. Interment with be at Holy Name Cemetery in Darboy at a later date. For more information and to express condolences, please visit www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com.

Heartfelt thanks go out to Sharon's friends, neighbors, Dr. John Swanson, and Officer Jim Verkuilen. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will not be forgotten. 2LT Jacob and Michaela Sahr, your visits, calls, cards, gifts, and flowers allowed her to have something to live for and for this she treasured you, thank you.

Auntie:
You probably knew how much you have meant to us – you were the best. You provided us with memories that will last forever. We are grateful to have been given the time to spend with you. As you wanted, we were with you to the end; caressing and holding you as you were greeted by your God. Without our talks and knitting/embroidery, evenings will never be the same. Thank you for being a wonderful aunt and friend. We will see you in the first snowfall of winter, the first robin in spring, the first thunderstorm of summer, and the first ladybug in fall. Look over us from your new heavenly home knowing you left an impact on our lives. We love you and will miss you every day!
Vicki and Chuck