Loren Peter Boppart

Savoy Loren Peter Boppart, 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on August 23, 1934 in Richmond, IL to John Joseph and Clara Catherine (May) Boppart. Loren married Kathleen Majercik on June 23, 1962 in Wonder Lake, IL.

Loren is survived by his children Barbara (Gary) Pauwels, Christine Kurka, Stephen (Marni) Boppart, and Loreene (Dean) Jukovich; grandchildren Alexandria, Trent "Angela," Courtney, Grace, Sophia, and Nicholas; siblings Eugene (Joanne) Boppart, Marilyn Hall, Phyllis Boppart, and Betty Boppart; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Mary Ann; brother Irvin Boppart; sister-in-law Becky Boppart; brother-in-law Rev. Jack Hall; and son-in-law Richard Kurka.

Loren enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, gardening, and collecting antiques. He was everyones handyman, and could fix anything that was broken, or improve on anything else that wasnt. He was an agricultural engineer and inventor, and held numerous U.S. patents. Loren grew up dairy farming in Northern Illinois, was active in 4-H not only as a member, but also a project and club leader. He was honored being named as a national award winner in rural electrification. As a first-generation student, he graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with his bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering and was a certified Professional Engineer. He was a dedicated father to his family, a kind and helpful friend to all his neighbors, and an active church member. He served as a 3rd degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Council #7372 in Gibson City, Illinois.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Champaign, Illinois. The memorial service will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Avenue, Woodstock, IL on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will also take place at St. Marys just prior to the funeral mass from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Woodstock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lorens name to the University of Illinois 4-H Foundation. Donations may be made online at https://4hfoundation.illinois.edu/giving or via check payable to: IL 4-H Foundation (Mailing address: 1301 W. Gregory Drive, 203 Mumford Hall, Urbana, IL 61801 | Memo: Loren Boppart Memorial). Please join Lorens family in sharing memories on his tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com.