65690_Adolph ~Junior~_Poppe
Adolph Junior Poppe was born March 4th, 1927 on the family farm north of Lakota to Carolina (Christ) and Adolph Dietrich Poppe. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota on April 3rd, 1927, and was confirmed there on June 1st, 1941. Junior attended Lakota Public High School until the 8th grade when he left school to help with the farming upon his father~s illness. He graduated with a GED diploma in 1969.
On March 12th, 1950, he was united in marriage to Geneva Hans at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. After his marriage, he farmed the family farm until he retired in 1989 and moved from the farm into town. Junior drove and delivered Winnebago motor homes with Geneva for 25 years. They drove from coast to coast including Alaska three times together.
He enjoyed fishing, visiting with friends and relatives, and playing cards. He always looked forward to camping at the Iowa State Fair which he did for 65 consecutive years with his family. He loved being with his family, spending time with grandkids and great-grandkids, attending all of their activities. Junior was active on numerous committees; ASCS, Farm Bureau, Church Council, and the School Board. Additionally, Junior enjoyed the companionship of man~s best friend, his dogs. Junior always welcomed many people into his heart and home whether they were relatives or strangers. They came for supper and became treasured members of the family.
Adolph Junior Poppe died Friday, December 20, 2013, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft. He was 86.
Junior is survived by his wife, Geneva, of 63 years; two daughters, Zada (Marcus) Valvick of Lakota, and Annette (Arlyn) Valvick of Swea City; his seven jewels, Prentice (Chastity) Valvick, Jordan (Ashley) Valvick, Alicia Valvick (fiancée Dereck Walterman), Brittany Valvick, MiKayla Valvick, Genna Valvick, and Alexis Valvick; as well as four great-grandchildren, Vance, Bliss, Alexandria, and Zaelee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Meta Sleper, Katherine Goetz, and Elnora Mayne.
In lieu of thank-you cards, a bench in his memory will be donated to the Iowa State Fair Campground.