Darrell Bernard Loper

Darrell Bernard Loper

January 03, 1936 - February 19, 2024

Obituary

LODI - Darrell B. Loper, age 88 years old of Lodi, Wis., passed away at home on Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family.


He was born at home on his farm, the only child of Bernard W. Loper and Irma Schumann Loper.


Darrell was a 1953 graduate of Lodi High School and obtained his technical degree and worked for the U.W. Hospital in Radio Therapy for 33 years.


He married Margaret Marie Rasmussen Loper on April 8, 1961.


Darrell loved to square dance, play dart ball, snowmobile, and was a member of the Yellow Thunder Club. He also loved to hike in the woods and go camping with his family. Darrell was a long-time member of the Lodi Optimist.


He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Marie; daughter, Sheryl Loper (Wayne Ward); son, Christian Loper (Susan Honrud); grandchildren, Steven (Joylynn) Gilles, David (Serena) Gilles, Amy (Chris) Swanson, Will (Jess) Loper, Anita (Ryan) Schultz, and John Loper; and eight great grandchildren.


Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., Lodi, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.


Family requests memorials be made to Agrace Hospice, Madison Wis.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com



Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201


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Visitation
Fri Feb 23, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care • 157 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
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Visitation
Sat Feb 24, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care • 157 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
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Funeral Service
Sat Feb 24, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care • 157 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
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JoAnn Buchanan-Rounds
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So many great memories of a precious cousin , Loper picnics, 4-H club meetings, etc. Prayers for Marie and families for comfort and strength and peace in the days ahead. Love, JoAnn
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Terry Lee Loper
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Darrell might be a member of the Lopers that was a member of my Loper Family that we could not find in the history of the family. Darias, son Perter, Brother ?, Lee, Floyd, Terry who knows ere we fit in Any way my thoughts are with you at this time. Terry Lee Loper Sparta
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M albrecht
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My husband, Fred Albrecht, worked with Darrell at the UW Carbon Cancer Center for several years and only had great things to say about him. My condolences to his family.
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Patrick Polencheck
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I first met Darrell when I started my job in Radio Therapy in 1971 and got to know him more personally throughout the many years. Darrell was one of the kindest, genuine person I’ve known. My only regret is not getting in contact with him when I would return to Madison over the past years. My sincere condolences to Marie and the rest of the family. May He rest in peace and may God Bless. Sincerely, Pat Polencheck
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Dan and Danny Loper
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Our condolences
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Demetria Dobbs
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Our deepest sympathy to the Loper family. When I would visit Lodi, I always went to the farm to visit Darryl and Marie. He loved talking to me about farming. Darryl will be missed. In loving memory, Demetria and Pastor Ashley Dobbs

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