Evan J. Hopperstad, 30, of Capron, IL, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, after a tragic work accident. Evan was born October 30. 1986 in Rockford, IL, son of Amber (Culvey) and Robert "Joe" Hopperstad. He graduated from North Boone High School, class of 2005. Evan was a journeyman lineman for Meade Electric, and previously for Intren for 8 years. He was a member of IBEW Local 196, Boone County Farm Bureau, and Timber Pointe Golf Club. Evan enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle, and snowmobiling. Most of all, he adored his sons and family; he loved taking them fishing and to the creek.

Evan is loved and dearly missed by his children, Knox and Kane Hopperstad; his girlfriend, Kylie Scrogin; his parents, Amber (Dave) Dill, and Joe (Roxanne) Hopperstad; sisters, Brianne Pearson, Falynne (Mark) Bethel; step-siblings, Katie (Joseph) Appelhans, Joscelynn (Carlos) Martinez, Samantha (Cody) Whitford, Zachary (Darby Scrogin) Dill and Mackenzie Dill; 2 special brothers, Joshua and Jeremy Bullard; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of close, close friends and his beloved dog, Shaylee. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, 2 infant brothers, Erik and Chasen Hopperstad, uncles, Billy Culvey and Mike "Hop" Hopperstad.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m., prior to the service. Burial in Shattuck Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Evan Hopperstad memorial fund, which will go into a trust for his two boys, at Poplar Grove State Bank. To light a candle or share a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.