Ervin James Hoeper
Born on July 27, 1936, in Darlington, WisconsinPassed on May 1, 2026, in Melbourne, Florida.
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Ervin “Erv” Hoeper 89 of Melbourne Florida passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. Born on July 27, 1936, in Darlington, Wisconsin to parents Emery and Rosella Hoeper. Erv grew up on a dairy farm where he developed a lifelong talent for repairing equipment.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Hoeper; his four children: Jim Hoeper (Sharon), Julie Bradford (Jack), Jodie Sargent (Brett), and Jerry Hoeper (Candi); his nine grandchildren; three honorary grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Erv was also looking forward to the birth of two great-grandchildren this summer. He is also survived by two of his sisters Mary Winslow and Delores Burmeister.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, he moved back to Wisconsin where he met and married his wife. After 13 years, Erv moved his young family to Spokane, Washington where they lived and raised their family for 28 years before eventually settling in Melbourne, Florida to be near their daughter and grandchildren.
Erv enjoyed dancing with his wife Mary, as well as cooking, gardening, reading, and traveling. He was a dedicated fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks, and he loved playing cards with family and friends. He was a quiet and loving man who will always be remembered for his beautiful smile and sparkling blue eyes.
A Memorial Service will be held on his 90th birthday, July 27, 2026, at 10 AM at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
Arrangements are being made by Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Melbourne, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation or St. Francis Hospice.