Mathew Thomas Jopke

Mathew Thomas Jopke

January 17, 1987 - December 06, 2024

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LODI - Mathew T. Jopke, age 37, of Lodi, died unexpectedly as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, December 6, 2024.


He was born on January 17, 1987, in Madison, WIS., the son of William Jopke and Christine Richardson.


Mathew was a 2005 graduate of Middleton High School and attended MATC for his heavy diesel mechanic training.   


On May 18, 2019, he married Jessica Mabin (Falk).


He was enlisted in the Marine Corps from 2005 through 2012, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Matt loved this country and was so proud to be a Marine.


Mathew was employed as a driver and in construction by various businesses.


Mathew had a variety of interests including learning to golf, motorcycle rides with Jess or Deanna on the back, and newly became a member of New Life Christian Church. He fiercely loved, protected, and provided for his family. He earned the love and respect of his children when he entered their lives and became their dad. Due to his special bond with his grandparents Wally and Joan, he was overjoyed to become a grandpa.


In addition to his wife Jessica, survivors include his children, Nicole and Gabriel Mabin, and Deanna Loewenhagen; his grandchild, Donovan Searvogel; his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Tim and Ann Falk; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Agon and Linda Milatic; his maternal grandmother, Joan Schulenberg; sister-in-law, Lesli Falk (Kevin Mullarkey); nephew, Lacan Falk niece, Tori Falk; and other relatives and many friends.


He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Wallace Jopke, and his maternal grandfather, Wally Schulenberg; and his grandmother, Shirley Falk.


Funeral Services will be held at NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 310 Millston Ave., Lodi, at 11 am on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with Pastor Mitch Falk presiding.  Burial will be held at Dekorra Lutheran Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Lodi American Legion, Post 216. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, from 4 pm until 7 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, and also on Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the service.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main Street
(608) 592-3201

 

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Jane Bautch
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For some reason, Matthew had been on my mind lately. I am so very sorry to hear of his untimely passing. My two youngest sons were longtime friends of Matt's. For several years in a row William and Patric went with Matt to his Grandparent's home for Matt's birthday. They always had a great time, and adored both Christine and the Grandparents. The funny thing is, no matter what the boys had planned, Patric ALWAYS ended up hurt at some time over the weekend. It got to be a running joke! Matthew will be missed by all of us.
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Joan Schulenberg
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JESS I love you. You were his lover friend and you made him whole made him feel his worth. I will always feel you in my heart like my beautiful Matt. Goodbye my wonderful grandson
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Joan Schulenberg
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To Jess a n d her family You all know how proud he was When he was little we would ask him what his name was and we would tease him with different sounds of his name and proudly he would look at us and say ME MOTT
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Natasha Dunston
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We have so many memories with Matt and Jess in them so it is hard to choose 1. The last night that we hung out with them we went to Pinseekers because Matt and Jess enjoyed going there and of course Matt and Mike (my bf) had to see who could get the most points. LOL. "Come on Henry" Matt always called Mike that. He won most of the games lol. We ended that night at our house doing Karaoke with them in our basement. Matt and I sang some Ludacris and Travis Tritt together and I will never forget being so surprised he knew all the words. LOL. Jess and Matt stayed at our house so late that night it was like time didn't exist. I wish it didn't. I thought we had more time. Y'all were always like family to us and I am so happy I got to have Matt in our lives! Our daughter's loved him and love Jess so much! He will be missed so much!! I could write a book with all the memories we have. I will miss him calling me Giggles and his infectious laugh! We love you so much!
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With deepest sympathy,
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Julie Skemp
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We are so very saddened to hear of Matt's passing. Love hugs and prayers to you all. Aunt Julie and Sam Skemp

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