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

Mathew Thomas Jopke

January 17, 1987 - December 06, 2024

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