Mr. Gerard William Poppe, USMC Ret, 59, of Canton, Georgia passed away January 5, 2019. Gerard was born on March 5, 1959 in Detroit, MI. He is a graduate of Miramar High School, Miramar, Florida. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1977 and honorably served until his retirement. Gerard was a Marine through and through. He was proud of his service. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time at the Longhorn in Canton, GA and the Hard Racks in Christmas, FL. Gerard will be remembered for his very dry sense of humor and the love he had for his children. He leaves behind his son, Yasu Poppe; daughter, Taeko Poppe; mother, Delores Hartford; father, Oscar Poppe; brother, Frank Poppe; sisters, Michelle Davis, Elizabeth Dunbar, Helena Rivera and Rachel Palmer; and beloved dog, Max. A graveside service with military honors will be on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11:00am at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Gerard’s memory to the Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia, www.pgrofga.com.