David Roy Jopke
July 11, 1959 - November 23, 2017
Obituary
MADISON- David Roy Jopke, age 58, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The son of Ervin and Karen Jopke, he was born in Madison on July 11, 1959, and was united in marriage with Laurel Berthold on Aug. 28, 1994. David was a lifelong train enthusiast and an active member of the Madison Area Pro-Rail Group. He was employed by Wisconsin Physicians Service for over 30 years as a claims pender. David is survived by his wife, Laurel; his brother, Alan (Carolyn) Auby; and nephews Gregg and Michael Auby. He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Scott Auby. A Celebration of Life will be held at MADISON COMMUNITY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 1926 Elka Ln., Madison, where he was a faithful member, at 4 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, with the Rev. Abraham Swamidass presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Madison Community SDA Church.
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Dec 2, 2017 @ 4:00 PM CDT
Madison Community Seventh Day Adventist Church • 1926 Elka Lane, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Joan Yagla
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Oh, Laurel: I am SO sorry. He was a good man. He will be missed. God will be with you. Joan Yagla
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Michel Riehle
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Laurel I am so sorry to hear about David he was a wonderful friend to both bob and myself always there to help out he will be missed
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Jennifer Guffey
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Laurel, I am so sorry for your great loss. I am praying for you along with your friends from Madison East.
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Carmen Shantz
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I was a childhood classmate of David's at the Madison SDA church school. We then both transferred to Wisconsin Academy where we graduated in 1977. While in Madison I'll always remember the year he invited all of his classmates over for a birthday party, and that's when we found out what a cool guy he was and so smart. David was a quiet and kind classmate and friend. My deepest sympathies to his wife and extended family for his passing.
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Rick Flood
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Laurel, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you.
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Laura Nygaard
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You have my deepest condolences for your loss. Words can't express how sad I was to hear of Dave's passing. He was one of the most kind and gentle people I have met. I've been very blessed to have both Dave and you in my life.
Sending you my love, and keeping you in my prayers.