Leroy Delbert Hoppel

Leroy Delbert Hoppel, 88, of Florence, SC passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Mr. Hoppel was born on November 16, 1929 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late Lillian Smith Hoppel and Chester Hoppel.He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School in 1947, where he had been a member of the All Boy Band and attended Jefferson Tech Community College of Steubenville, OH.Leroy was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the 37th Infantry 137th Tank Division as Tank Commander.He had been employed at the former Patterson Industries, both on the assembly floor and in the office as a planner, retiring after 30 years.After retiring from Patterson Industries, he was employed at First Energy of Stratton, Ohio retiring from there in 1992.He was also a loyal Steelers fan and Penguins fan. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Norma Hoppel of Florence; son, Craig A. Hoppel and his wife, Georgia of Florence, SC; grandchildren, Ashley Valone of Hartsville, SC and Jonathan Hoppel of North Carolina; sisters, Evelyn Alexander and Mary Lou English. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 27th at 2:00 at Columbian County Memorial Park Chapel, East Liverpool, OH.