It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Karl Dieter Hopf at his home in Pickle Lake, ON, December 29, 2018 surrounded with his sisters and childhood friend Llyod Lundstrom.

Karl grew up and attended school in Madsen and Red Lake, ON. He worked in the mining industry after leaving school. His passion for music included playing the bass guitar in local and touring bands. He enjoyed travelling Europe, Mexico and Canada and spent his spare time fishing, driving his Cadillac and touring on his favourite motorcycle.

Karl dedicated his life to the improvement of Pickle Lake which included a 27 year employment with the Township as the Town Superintendent, Public Works Superintendent and Inspector, Land Superintendent, Arena and Curling Rink Superintendent, Chief Building Inspector, Ministry of Housing and Building and Property Inspector, School Board Trustee and Heavy Equipment Operator. And because that wasn't enough – maintained and ran his own business of rental properties and heavy equipment operations which he continued with after his retirement in 2012.

Karl ran for public office and was the Mayor of Pickle Lake from 2014- 2018. He championed Pickle Lake at every opportunity and initiated a number of projects which will see completion in the next four years. He was extremely proud to have taken Pickle Lake out of the deep red and left the Township books in a definite black at the end of his term.

Karl was always learning and willingly shared his knowledge with everyone. He was generous and kind, helping those in need. He was a loyal friend. He was a caring and loving brother to his sisters.

Karl is survived by his sisters; Elvira (Rudy-deceased) Knaack, Sylvia (Keith) Jenkens, Diebra (Norman) Sowinski, Esther (Richard) Brown, Mercedes Hopf, eight nephews, two nieces and thirteen grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ruth and Walter.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

We welcome you to join us in sharing and honoring Karl's memory

Monday July 22, 2019 at the Christ Lutheran Church on Stope Street Red Lake, ON. Gathering room on the ground level floor from 1:00pm to 3:00pm