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Bernard “Bernie” Sylvester Hoepf, 91 of Barboursville, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Chateau Grove Assisted Living, Barboursville, WV. He was born December 31, 1919 in Wyandot, County, OH. the son of the late Charles Christian and Mary Kummerer Hoepf. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Julia Ann “Grove” Hoepf in 1972; five brothers and four sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Huntington, WV with Rev. Father. James Sobus officiating. Entombment will follow in Ridgelawn Abbey of Devotion Mausoleum , Huntington. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-laws, Mary Bernadette and Dan Rice of Milton, WV and Bonnie Ann and Michael Miller of Goshen, KY; grandchildren, Kevin Daniel and Angela Rice of Milton, WV, Jon Travis and Lana Rice of Prospect, KY and Todd Eric Rice and Michael of Hollywood FL; Great-grandchildren, Nathan Rice of Milton, WV, Carly and Mason Rice of Prospect, KY; one great-great grandson, Carson Rice of Clover, SC; one brother, Raymond Hoepf and Mickey of Bowling Green, OH; sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Joan Grove of Barboursville, WV, Rose Hoepf of Clinton Township, MI. and Janet Hoepf of Tiffin, OH and many loving nieces and nephews. He was a devoted member and supporter of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church since its founding. He was also a member of the Fatima Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus and Elks Club of Huntington. He was president and co-owner of Nelson Lumber Company, Barboursville, WV where he greeted his friends and customer for over 40 years. During his retirement he enjoyed golf with his many friends and Riviera Golf Club, being with his family and his longtime dear friend and companion Bertha Buckner and her family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 4-6 PM at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, WV. Those serving as Pallbearers will be, Kevin, Travis, Todd, Nathan and Mason Rice, Mike Jones and Mike Thompson and a junior pallbearer, Carson Rice. Bernard and his family are especially appreciative for the loving and professional care given to him by the staff at Chateau Grove, Hospice of Huntington and a very special caregiver and niece, Phyllis Thompson. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Huntington 1101 6th Ave. Huntington, WV, 25701. Online condolences may also be extended to the family by visiting

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Bernard "Bernie" Hoepf

December 31, 1919 - November 11, 2011