Robert "Bob" I. Hopkins passed away with his three children by his side on Friday, December 18, 2020. Bob was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 24, 1936 to Alfred and Dorothy (Barton) Hopkins. Bob grew up in Maquoketa, Iowa and that is where he met his wife Carole. After graduation, they married and shortly afterwards Bob enlisted in the US Army, stationed at Fort Lewis. Bob was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed nature, whether it was camping, hunting, feeding the birds or going for walks, especially at Lake Michigan. Being up north spending time with family and friends is where many treasured memories were made. Bob also enjoyed movies starring John Wayne, astronomy and Bob was known as a history buff. Bob and Carole made Port Washington their home in 1967 when they built the home Bob lived in up until his passing. Bob is survived by his children: Douglas Hopkins of Port Washington, Michael (Margaret) Hopkins of Grafton and Lori (Bob) Wagner of Saukville. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Matt Hopkins, Meghan (Matt) Kreis, Michelle (Shawn) Scheftgen and Ryan (Sandy) Wagner, 10 great-grandchildren, brother Alfred Hopkins Jr., brother-in-law Aimar (Jean) Schmidt and sister-in-law Sharon Schmidt and other relatives and friends. Bob is preceded in death by his wife Carole, siblings: Richard (Dorothy) Hopkins, Jim Hopkins, and Dorothy (Marion) Roberts. A time of gathering will take place on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4:00 -6:00 PM at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 West Grand Avenue Port Washington, WI 53074. Inurnment for Bob and his wife Carole will take place in the spring at St. Mary's Cemetery in Port Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorials of the donor's choice are suggested. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com. Bob's family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Lawlis Family Hospice for the care they provided Bob during his last days. Eernisse Funeral Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Funeral Services for Robert Hopkins Time: Jan 8, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86089588775?pwd=ek1Zc1BqVXU0Yy9acE96UmcwSVJLUT09 Meeting ID: 860 8958 8775 Passcode: 093256 One tap mobile +13126266799,,86089588775# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,86089588775# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 860 8958 8775 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfEeEdGmC