William Eugene Bopp of Fresno, California went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2023 at the age of 86. Bill was born to William and Martha Bopp on January 2, 1937 in Fresno. He grew up at the family ranch on Jameson Avenue where he worked hard helping the family farm raisins and enjoyed fishing and other adventures with his brother Jim and sister Carol.
He graduated from Central Union High School and went on to study music at Fresno State College, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959. He played music after college, but eventually started working in the sheet metal trade which became his career for 35 years. He spent most of those years working for Patton Sheet Metal where he retired as General Foreman in 1995.
In the mid 1960’s Bill met the love of his life, Corene Schaeffer. They were married in 1966 and had two children. Together, they enjoyed raising their children, gardening, visiting with family and friends, and taking family vacations to the Central Coast. After raising their family, Bill and his life-long companion Corene, enjoyed traveling to many places seeing family and friends and also traveled abroad.
Bill maintained his love for brass by playing his trumpet in the church orchestra, and eventually joining the Statesman Big Band. In his years of retirement, he enjoyed playing the piano to entertain family and friends when he had the opportunity.
His talents extended into horticulture with his interest in Bonsai. He was a member of the Fresno Bonsai Society for many years, maintaining an extensive collection of bonsai that was enjoyed by many.
Bill enjoyed connecting with others and especially loved being with his family. He made new friends everywhere he went and was always willing to help others. He is loved and will be dearly missed.
Bill is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Corene, son Bill Jr. and wife Erin, daughter Kristy Chastain and husband Mike, grandchildren, Boyce, Rebekah, Carson and Ethan, and great grandson Boyce. Bill is also survived by his brother Jim Bopp, sister Carol Fichera and husband Frank, as well as many other extended family.
A celebration of life for William will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at New Covenant Community Church, 1744 E. Nees Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720. Private family interment will be held at Belmont Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a remembrance to The Alzheimer’s Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stephensandbean.com for the Bopp family
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