Correct pronunciation of "Runde" and "Hoppe"

"Popeye"

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I'm getting a Bob Runde built right now with an ivory hoppe ring. When I told a couple buddies last night what cue I'm getting built, I think I may be pronouncing either Runde and/or Hoppe incorrectly. In short, do you pronounce the "e" at the end or is it silent?
Thanks, Mark
 
From wiki:

William Frederick Hoppe (October 11, 1887 – February 1, 1959), known predominantly as Willie Hoppe (surname rhymes with "poppy"[1][2]), was an internationally renowned American professional carom billiards champion, who was posthumously inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 1966.
 
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