Levi Hoppenworth

Levi L. Hoppenworth, 12, Edgar, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at his home.

He was born Oct. 6, 2009, in Wausau, son of Adam Hoppenworth and Erin Dvorak.

Levi was an amazing, incredibly strong child. He loved spending time with his family and always getting others to laugh at his silly sense of humor. He enjoyed animals and fishing and loved going to school and being with his amazing teachers and peers. He will forever be remembered for his big, bright blue eyes and huge smile that could light up the whole room.

Survivors include his parents, Erin (Adam) Dvorak and Adam (Cassie Leer) Hoppenworth; his siblings: Koy Hoppenworth, Austin, Allison and Evelynn Dvorak; his aunts and uncles: Mandy Rogers, Kari Pestka, Jason Pestka, Kristen Pestka, Laura Pestka, Brittany Smoczyk, Clayton Rajek, Jamie (Stan) Wirkus and Mandy (Brandon) Schilling; his grandparents: LaVerne Pestka, Butch Rajek, Ruth (Perry) Dvorak, LaRon and Debi (Betzner) Hoppenworth; great-grandparents: Nancy Heidmann, George Wielock and Bob Rajek.

Levi was preceded in death by his grandparents and great-grandparents: Bonnie Rajek, Fred Heidmann, Phyllis Wielock, Adele Rajek, Alex Pestka and Gertrude Pestka, Frank and Dorothy Betzner, Paulus and Dorothy Hoppenworth.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. The Rev. Gail Sowell presided. Visitation was held on Friday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Levi’s name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. A special request for Levi was if you were coming to the funeral or visitation, wear Levi gear or green. Levi’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff of the PICU and Peds, for the outstanding care they have provided Levi over the years.

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