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Lester Stroup Obituary
At age 19 he enlisted in the army. In 1950 he was sent to fight in the Korean War. He was captured as a POW on Dec. 1, 1950. He was held as a prisoner for 1000 days. Upon his return he was stationed in Michigan. He married Doris Hoover on Dec. 30, 1955 in Muskegon, MI. They traveled widely during his military career and finally settled in Colorado Springs, where Les retired from the army at Ft Carson in 1975. He was then employed with Cheers Liquor Mart as warehouse manager until his retirement at 65.
He was active in numerous organizations, including the Rocky Mountain chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Retired Enlisted Association, The Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion.
He loved his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Bessie Stroup; and son, Terrance Stroup. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris (Hoover) Stroup; daughter, Carol (Stroup) Deil; son, Randall Stroup and wife, Nadene; daughter, Sandra (Stroup) Hargrove and husband, Mark; son, Scott Stroup and wife, Kelly; his 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Edna LaVerne (Stroup) Daley; and brother, Raymond Stroup; and sister, Emma (Stroup) Freiman.
Services will be at Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3825 Airport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910; Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 10:00 am.
Les would have liked people to support: The Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lester Stroup
John Fahey
September 16, 2014
I worked for Sgt. Stroup in the S-3 Section of the 6th Missile Battlaion, 60th Artillery (Grafenwoehr, Germany) for six months (late 65 - early 66). He was a true gentleman who treated me very well; we got along great and I remember him well. I just read of his passing and extend my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
tom mcluckie
September 8, 2014
Doris, Tokuko and I extend our heart-felt condolences to you, your entire family and to all the friends of Lester. He was a fine American hero and will be missed by many.
August 27, 2014
Aunt Doris, We thought alot of Uncle Les. We love you and are praying for you. Love, John and Debbie Sturdefant
Susie and Mark Terrill
August 27, 2014
Aunt Doris wanted to let you know that we are praying for you and the family we loved uncle Les and will miss him.
Larry and Carolyn Gardner
August 25, 2014
Doris and family,
Please know our prayers and hugs are being sent your way. Lester was a wonderful person who our entire family loved being around.
Prayers of comfort.
Larry and Carolyn Gardner
Jeremy and Katie
August 25, 2014
May god be with you Uncle Les! Love to all the family.
Cindy And John Elmore
Crane, Missouri
Cindy Elmore
August 25, 2014
God be with you Uncle Les.
Arthur VanDyke
August 25, 2014
Will miss Uncle Les, are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy (Curtis) Cooper
August 24, 2014
Sorry to hear of Les's death. My thoughts are with you Scott and Kelly as you remember the great times with your dad.
Bennett &Julie Hansen
August 24, 2014
May God Rest His Soul- His service to our country and loving family are a wonderful legacy. With love Bennett and Julie Hansen
Richard Clancy
August 23, 2014
I met and spoke with Lester during several motorcycle rallies for veterans both in Cripple Creek and Winer Park. As a vet, his story said much and he was a man of courage and humility. I did not make it down to Cripple Creek last weekend, but saw Lester last year. I would like to pay my respects, but I cannot tell where he will be interred. God Bless you and your family.
Richard Clancy
Westminster, CO
Keith LaMee
August 23, 2014
So many things run thru my mind at this. I will miss Les he always did things the right way. I am sorry I could not get the Purple Heart you should have received. Les you lead by the way you lived your life. So many people will miss you. Thank you for your service to the country and the veterans.
Monika
August 22, 2014
A beautiful man, soldier and an American hero.... but most of all a great husband and father. Our prayers are with you.
Vicki Butner
August 22, 2014
A truly wonderful man. RIP Mr Stroup. Many thoughts and prayers for the family.
Patty Rice
August 22, 2014
It was an honor to have known Les. He was a hero and a truly unique man. Rest in peace sir.
Holly
August 22, 2014
Les was a very kind and hard working man. It was a pleasure to know him during the time I worked at TREA. My condolences to the family.
Dave Farrell
August 22, 2014
RIP Les, you will always be remembered as a great guy and a true American and friend. Dave and Jan Farrell
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