Friday, July 8, 2005 age 81 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Ruth (nee Winkle). Dear dad of Eric Hoppe, Diane (Robert) Bennett and Thomas (Kathy) Hoppe. Loving grandpa of Tim, Jay, Kelsey, Tim, Katie and Matt. Also survived by Lois Hoppe, other family and friends. Visitation WED. 5-6:45 PM at ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6101 S.. 51ST St at W. College Av. Funeral service at 7:00 PM. Private Interment and military honors at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Ralph was a Army Air Force Veteran of WW II, member of FDR Post No. 444, American Legion, Excelsior Lodge No. 175, F&AM and a retiree of Inryco. PRASSER-KLECZKA South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080