Noble G. Lopeman
December 17, 2013
Noble G. Lopeman joined his heavenly family on December 17, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Pontiac, Illinois on August 25, 1925 to Ernest and Bell Lopeman. He was the youngest of seven children. Surviving are two brothers, Harold Lopeman of Champaign, Illinois, and Howard Lopeman of Streator, Illinois.
After graduating from Pontiac High School Noble joined the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific. He was wounded and returned to Hawaii for a year to recuperate. Following his discharge he went to the University of Iowa under the G.I. Bill and received a degree in business and cost accounting. It was there that he met his wife. While in college he was an active member or the Theta Xi Fraternity and lettered in track.
Surviving Noble are his wife, Betty of 64 years; two daughters, Cindy Brandt (Bob), and Deborah Soward of Tupelo, MS; two grandchildren, Jason Soward and Amanda Gholson (Brad); and two great-grandchildren, Meridith Gholson and Haden Soward.
Noble enjoyed many social activities such as playing golf with the Willow Creek Men's Club as long as his health permitted, and bowling up to 2 years ago with the seniors at Merle Hay. He loved card games and played bridge with the Urbandale seniors and also played at the bridge house. He received the Gold Life Masters Award.
Per his request, there will be no services.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jack Pester
12/27/2013
Betty and family: Noble was an old friend from the Northwestern Refining days. I left Iowa 27 years ago but just wanted to share with you my sympathy and tell you what a grand person Noble was and that his friendship to me was important. My regards and heart felt sympathy.
Asa & Linda (Hudnall) Jacobe
12/23/2013
Betty & Family, So sorry to hear of Lope's passing. Reminiscing of pleasant memories of the past with Jake & Darlene Jacobe and the Lopeman family. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Linda (Bjork) Rye
12/23/2013
Mrs. Lopeman--I was so sorry to read of your husband's death. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Terri Villirillo
12/21/2013
Hi Deb-
I can still remember your dad making us breakfast on Saturday mornings when we were in High School. He was a kind man. My sympathy to you and your family.
Elva & Bill Lego
12/21/2013
Noble was always a real gentleman. We have been missing him around the Bridge table. You have our sympathy.
Kelly Freeman
12/19/2013
I was so sorry to hear of Noble's passing. He was a lovely, gracious man and he will be missed.