Hoppmann, Rev. F. W.

HOPPMANN, NORDMANN

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Date: 5/25/2021 at 15:52:46

Rev. F. W. Hoppmann, pastor of the Church of the Holy Trinity, at Richmond, was born in Burlington, Iowa, Nov. 8, 1859, and is the son of Ignace and Frances (Nordmann) Hoppmann. He was educated for the priesthood at St. Lawrence College, Calvary, Wis., where he was a student for five years. He also spent one year at St. Joseph’s College, Dubuque, Iowa, and was also a student at St. Francis, Milwaukee, and at St. Vincent College, Westmoreland, Pa., under the management of the order of Benedictines. He was ordained at the latter place June 20, 1884. He was then assigned to his present charge and entered upon the discharge of his duties July 3 of that year.

Father Hoppmann has endeared himself to his congregation by his ability, wise counsels and genial manners, and Christian life, and under his fostering care the Church is growing in members and usefulness.

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa (1887). Excerpt from Biographical Sketch of Rev. F.W. Hoppmann, page 314.