Background
Hoppe, John Leslie was born on October 25, 1917 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of William F. and Gertrude J. Hoppe.
Hoppe, John Leslie was born on October 25, 1917 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of William F. and Gertrude J. Hoppe.
Bachelor of Science of Archl. Engineering, University Nebraska, 1939.
President, Hoppe Lumber and Supply Company, Nebraska City, 1946-1955; vice president, W.F. Hoppe Lumber Company, Lincoln, 1955-1966; president, John L. Hoppe Lumber Company, Lincoln, 1966-1986; chairman, Hoppe Inc., Lincoln, since 1986.
Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1941-1945. Member University Nebraska Foundation (trustee), Elks, American Legion, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Claire L. Rudenbdall, March 15, 1942. Children: Elizabeth Ann, John L. Junior, Ward F.