Bernard Arthur Hoeppner age 77, departed this life on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Columbus Health and Rehab, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 22, 1940 at the family farm near Fox Lake to Harold and Mildred (Maurer) Hoeppner. Bernie graduated from Waupun High School in 1958. Following high school he attended UW-Madison Agriculture Short Course. He was raised to be a hard worker and he ran the family farm from 1958 to 1971. He later had his own business as a mobile mechanic in Tranquillity, CA. He could fix all things mechanical. He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan. He loved football and would watch any game on any day of the week. He loved the outdoors and nature.  He especially loved watching the birds and squirrels at his bird feeders.  Cardinals were his favorite.  Survivors include daughters Tracy Hoeppner of Waupun, Teresa (Paul) Heidemann of Waupun, Nichole (fiancé Eddie) Hoeppner of Petaluma, CA, and his son Corey (Lyssa) Hoeppner of Dublin, CA; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Bernie is also survived by his twin-brother and best friend Leonard (Barbara) Hoeppner of Columbus; two sisters Beverly (Gary) Ott of West Allis, Marilyn Siedschlag of Beaver Dam; two uncles, one aunt, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Mildred Hoeppner and daughter Michelle "Shelly" Washburn. A memorial service was held at 3:00 P.M., with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at ZION EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 812 Western Ave., Columbus. Rev. Robert Wilke officiated. Bernie's family would like to thank the caring staff at Columbus Health and Rehab. They treated him and his family with kindness and respect. Also thank you to Dr. Sam Poser and Dr. Whinney and the staff at Columbus Community Hospital during his recent stay.