Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, July 25, 2020, age 83 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Jean (nee Heacox) Soppa for 43 years. Loving dad Victoria (Jeff) Gerds and Michelle Abel. Dearest grandpa of David (Christy) Steffen, Jennifer and Clare Golla, Kimberly (Barry) Hallett, Jacob and Alisha (Justin) Powers. Preceded in death by his siblings; Marge, Mary, and Richard. Also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Private family services were held.