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Jess Torp Obituary

Torp, Jess Richard

Jess Richard Torp, 77, Louisville, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at his home.

He was a retired salesman and realtor for Paul Semonin Realtors and an Army Veteran.

Jess is survived by his wife, Helen (Cissell) Torp; sons, Michael Torp, Christopher Torp (Lila), Paul Torp (Elizabeth), Peter Torp (Angie); daughters, Bonnie Naville (Jim), Patti Torp, Laurie Jacobs (David); step-children, David Beatty (Barbara), Phyllis Greenwell and Alice Hannah; brothers, Robert Torp (Darlene), Tom Torp, Jerry Torp (Deloris), Jim Torp; sisters, Jean Sperber (Robert) and Annie Peil (Loren); 26 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Sunday starting at 1 p.m. until his service at 5 p.m. at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. Burial will be private.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.

Published by Door County Advocate on Sep. 25, 2013.
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I was sorry to learn of Dick's passing. My condolences to the family. I am Dick's cousin and remember him as a very friendly fun loving guy. I know he will be missed.

Rosalie (Ripp) Langenkamp

September 27, 2013

I thought a lot of Dick, he came to work for me after he had already retired at Prudential and was always a very positive person,I know he will be missed by all that knew him
Praying for the family to find peace
Sue Moody Realtor

Sue Moody

September 23, 2013

Paul, Bill and I send our prayers and condolences to you and your family.

Billie Weaver

September 21, 2013

Our condolences to the family of Jess.
Even though we were next door neighbors, we didn't know him very well, but he always waved and had a big smile on his face when he took his dog Gus outside, even though our dogs didn't get along with Gus. We know he is missed very much.

Ruben & Joyce Castillo

September 21, 2013

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