Ronald Hopp

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Ronald R. Hopp, 86, of Elmwood, NE passed away May 25, 2025, in Lincoln. Born January 31, 1939, in Lincoln, NE to William and Freda (Behrends) Hopp.

Ron graduated from Bennett High School in 1956. He married his true love Carolyn Kay in 1963 at the courthouse in Yankton, SD.

Ron attended the Lincoln School of Commerce then began working for Lincoln Wholesale Florist. He started as a delivery driver retiring 44 years later as General Manager. Ron was the owner of Eagle Motor Works. Ron was a talented mechanic and spent many happy hours in his shop. He loved cars and racing almost as much as his family.

Family members include his wife, Kay; daughters Darcey (Dale) Hansen, Eagle, and Jill (Mark) Gregory, Portland, OR; grandchildren Kelcey (Kyle) Feiler, Kaylee (Jordan) Weiand, and Tyler (Mikayla) Braden; 4 great grandchildren; brother Robert (Sandi) Hopp, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents and daughter Lisa Braden.

Memorial service: 10:00 am Saturday, May 31, 2025, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ street.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

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May31

Memorial Service

10:00 am CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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May 29, 2025

I remember Ron at Lincoln Wholesale Florist. My dad would send me to pick up an order and Ron would always have it ready. He was a very friendly, helpful person. In addition to Ron, I also remember Dwight and Arlene from years past. Our condolences to Ron’s family on his passing.

– Charlie (Jr) and Deb Barbur – Barbur Floral Co Geneva, Ne

May 29, 2025

Kay and family….It’s hard to even express the sadness and grief I have since hearing of Ron’s passing. What a wonderful man he was. His genuine kindness, beautiful smile and quiet demeanor will never be forgotten. I looked so forward to Wednesday’s at 10:30 when the back door would open and the two of you would walk in. He was always so willing to let the students watch his dressing change and educate them about his health. No Wednesday was ever complete without a story of some type whether it be his new lawn mower, Walmart mini pies, your grocery store excursions or his florist career. And each visit came with that fatigue rating of 3! You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the remarkable man that Ron was…