Harold James Hoepner

Harold James Hoepner, a resident of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 4, 1945 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Harold was a hard-working and kind-hearted individual who touched the lives of many.

Harold served in the U.S Air Force and later retired from General Motors after 32 years of dedicated service. On April 26, 1991, he married Delinda McLamb, with whom he shared a loving and fulfilling life.

Harold had a passion for golfing, especially in Myrtle Beach, and was an enthusiastic supporter of IU and the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed selling antiques at Treasure Mart and cherished watching his grandchildren play sports. Gardening and tending to flowers were among his favorite pastimes, as was spending time at the beach.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Delinda Hoepner, and his children: Amanda Canady (Andy), Andrea Hoepner, Brian (Lan Kwe) Hoepner, Matthew Hoepner (Melissa), Dwayne Johnson (Debbie), Madonna Johnson, and Misty Johnson. He also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: Jordan Johnson, Jensen Pickett, Nick Canady, Tawny King, Nolan Canady, Zack Gurske, Morgan Jeffries, Jack Hoepner, Owen Hoepner, and Wesley Hoepner, as well as great-grandchildren: Lilly Wiedenhoeft, Wyatt Wiedenhoeft, Hunter Pickett, Katherine Pickett, Gideon Jeffries, and Darren Johnson. His brother, Dick Hoepner (Betty), sister-in-law Kathy Hoepner, brother-in-law Gene Gulan, his first wife and mother of his children Lynn Ohlemacher, special nephew Christopher McLamb, and furry companion Benji also survive him.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tillie (Grossel) Hoepner, his sister Kay Gulan, his brother Thomas Hoepner, and his granddaughter Tina Gabbard.

Visitation will be held on January 10, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery, located at 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Humane Society For Hamilton County.

Harold will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, and the love he shared with family and friends.