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Charles Wayne Stroup
HAZEN - Charles Wayne Stroup, 77, Hazen, ND passed away on May 18, 2024 at Sakakawea Medical Center. Memorial services are pending.
Charles was born in Beulah, ND on April 17, 1947 to George M. Stroup and Enid E. Stroup (Haas). He was raised and educated in Hazen. In 1969 he graduated from North Dakota State University, Fargo. In 1969 he joined the ROTC program at NDSU. He entered active duty in 1971 and served at Fort Richardson, AK. He married his wife, Shari (Butler) Stroup in 1972.
They welcomed sons, Seth Adam in 1973 and Noah Charles in 1982. In 1973, Charles, Shari and Seth returned to Hazen, ND.
Charles often volunteered his services to local and statewide organizations, frequently in a leadership role. He may be best known for what might have been an original thought, the Zip to Zap in 1969. This event to this day is recorded in North Dakota history books.
Charles is survived by his wife, Shari, West Linn, OR; his son, Seth Stroup, Lincoln, NE; his son Noah Stroup and wife Nicole , West Linn, OR; his sister and brother-in-law Kathleen and Harvey Huber, Jamestown, ND and six grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, George and his mother, Enid.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to SMC Hospice Foundation; 510 8th Ave. NE, Hazen, ND 58545 or Dollars for Scholars; Attn: Diane Jacobson, P.O. Box 468, Hazen, ND 58545-0468. Arrangements are being conducted by Barbot Funeral Home, Hazen, barbotfuneralhome.com.
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Don Homuth
May 23, 2024
A pleasure to have known Chuck at NDSU. We shared that Zap event events at the time. He saw the unique humor in it and helped to make it almost happen.
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Betty Smith Soose
May 22, 2024
My sincere condolences to family and friends. I know your memories and faith will bring you comfort at this time. (Charles and I were classmates from first grade through high school.) Betty Smith Soose
Dana & Rita Wright
May 22, 2024
Our condolences go out to the family and
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