Dr. Jeffrey Paul Hodapp
1957 — 2009
OWATONNA — Dr. Jeffrey Paul Hodapp, 52 of Emporia, Kan., and Owatonna died suddenly at the Owatonna Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009.
Jeff was born on July 5, 1957 in Faribault, Minn., the son of Philip and Kathleen (Fitterer) Hodapp. Following his birth, the family moved first to Albert Lea, Minn., then to Mankato, Minn.
Jeff graduated from Mankato Loyola High School in 1975. He then completed his undergraduate degree at Mankato State University. Jeff earned both his master’s degree in music and his doctorate degree in musical arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
On June 19, 2009 Jeff was united in marriage to Carol (Berg) Kramer at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owatonna.
Jeff was a renowned tubist, perfecting a gamut of musical genres (from jazz and big band to classical and pop) and ensembles (from brass choirs and marching bands to symphony orchestras and jazz quartets). Through his long career, Jeff taught at a number of institutions of higher learning, most recently serving as associate professor of low brass and music theory at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. There he combined his great love for music and teaching with composing, transcribing and performance.
Prior to his teaching career, Jeff served three years active duty with the U.S. Army and retired as staff sergeant after 19 years with the U.S. Army Reserve. His passion for music, faith and patriotism was matched only by his love for his beloved wife, and family.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Carol and step-children Anthony and Megan, all of Owatonna; father, Phil (Shirley) of Cleveland, Minn.; four brothers, Phil (Marilynne), Tim (Gerard Sullivan), Mat (Teri), Bill (Lori); a sister, Peg; a step-brother Marty (Liz) Blaschko; a step-sister, Sue (Mike) Schwamberger; mother-in-law, Mary Berg of Claremont, Minn.; five brothers-in-law, Michael (Melanie) Berg; Patrick (Robin) Berg; John (Darla) Berg; Thomas (Mickie) Berg; Barry (Melissa) Berg; six sisters-in-law, Patricia (Robert) Gordon; Susan (Carlton) Wittmer; Marcia (Fredy) Ortegon; Judith (Derrick) DeWalt; Jennifer Berg; Mary Lisa (Christopher) Wermager and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his dear mother, Kay.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 512 S. Elm, Owatonna, and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 3:45 pm Monday at the church.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment, with military honors provided by the Steele County Funeral Detail, will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Owatonna.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation (www.koman.org) or to the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements completed with the Brick-Meger Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed on line at www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com.
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