Brent E. Bopes (1958-2020)

BOPES, LEIGH

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 9/28/2020 at 15:14:00

Brent E. Bopes, 61, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at his home.

A private family service will be held at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation rites have been accorded and there is no public visitation or service planned at this time.

Brent Edward Bopes was born on September 27, 1958 in Clinton, Iowa, to Charles Laverne and Mary Janet (Leigh) Bopes. He grew up in Clinton and first worked for Northwestern Railroad. He then worked as a welder at John Deere along with several other jobs until retiring. In retirement, he worked at Bowman’s Gas Station in Maquoketa for a brief period of time.

Brent enjoyed watching NASCAR and working on cars. He took great pride in his work as a welder at John Deere.

Those left to honor his memory include a daughter, Erica (Mark) Capron; 2 grandchildren, Gage and Harper; a sister, Ruth Bopes of Vail, CO; brothers, Bob (Karla) Bopes of Bourbonnais, IL, Dave Bopes of Silvis, IL, and Dan (Nancy) Bopes of Omaha, NE; a sister-in-law, Lynn Bopes of Maquoketa, IA; and step-mother, Violet Manning Bopes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a niece Jennifer Bopes, and a brother Brian Bopes on May 9, 2020.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.