Kenneth E. Hopson

December 27, 1933 - November 5, 2018

Hopson, Kenneth E., 84, went to his eternal home in heaven on Monday, November 5, 2018. A lifelong LCMS Lutheran, Ken was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Lutheran High School in St. Louis, in 1951. He graduated from Southeast MO University in Cape Girardeau, MO in 1955. He taught at Dongola, IL High School and Lindbergh and Parkway School Districts in St. Louis County for a total of 40 years. He loved God and his family, and was an avid Cardinals and Blues fan. His prized possession was his two hole-in-one golf plaques. He was born on Dec. 27, 1933, to Lester and Clara (Meuschke) Hopson in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Kay Krahn Hopson. He was the loving father of David (Terri); Susan (Craig) Kindt; and Jon (Jill) Hopson; cherished grandfather of Emily (Austin) Abrams; Katie (Nathaniel) Einfeldt; Christopher Hopson; Amy and Brian Kindt; and Sarah and Rachel Hopson. In addition to his immediate family, Ken is survived by his sister Jean Weingarth, Menomonee Falls, WI; sister-in-law Madelyn Rasche, Cape Girardeau, MO and nephews, nieces and cousins. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ronald and sister Carol Kowalski. Services: There will be no visitation. A private family burial service will take place in Bellerive Cemetery in Creve Coeur on Fri., Nov. 9, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Chesterfield, MO. Memorials are suggested to King of Kings Lutheran Church.