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Christopher Kropp Obituary
Christopher Learner passed away at his home in Cincinnati on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He would have been 47 on April 12, 2016. His top priority in life was his children. He was an amazing dad. He should be remembered for his quick smile and outgoing personality, his genuine kind-hearted spirit that he shared with everyone, and his deep love and affection for his family, and his loyalty to friends. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. Many business contacts became quick friends during his career as a sales account executive in the media business. He is survived by his sons, Henry Whitney Kropp and John Howard Kropp, his parents, John and Mary ("Terry") Kropp, his brother, John Jeffrey Kropp (Jill Harris) and his grandmother, Mrs. C. L. ("Molly") Harrison III of Northport, his niece, Sky, and nephew, Cash, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. If so desired, memorials may be made to The Kelly O'Leary Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, P.O. Box 5202, Cincinnati, OH 45201-5202 or Indian Hills Public School Foundation, 6855 Drake Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243.
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for Christopher Kropp
Jenny Lehman
February 14, 2025
I was Christopher´s babysitter many years ago. Chris and Jeff were my favorite people. John and Terry were amazing parents. I have the fondest memories of them. Sitting for them when they were young, going on a family vacation in Michigan and kicking Chris and Jeff out of Kenwood movie theater when I caught them sneaking in a PG13 movie while I was working there. May their family be comforted by wonderful memories of him. All my love to the Krupp family.
Mark Hammerberg
March 24, 2020
I miss you Brother.... we shared so much and I feel for you... I feel that weight a lot too... I'll see you in heaven one day and we'll continue our lunches.... R.I.P.
December 6, 2016
A dear Cincinnati friend passed through Shreveport today and shared the news of your family's loss. Our hearts break for the sorrow you have experienced and our hope is for peace and joy to reign in the midst of the storm.
Sharon & Terri, and families
Dan Cox
June 19, 2016
My great friend for so many years. Chris taught me there was no time better than the present to laugh and enjoy life, even thru tough times. What a special Friend, Father, Son, Brother, and Person. The memories are with me forever. Thank you my friend. Huge condolences to the Kropp family. You were always so great to me.
June 1, 2016
He was my best friend for a long time.
Kris Wakeman
April 20, 2016
All of us here at Sugar Loaf express our sympathy to his family and are deeply saddened. Chris was always so greatful of our business association and we thank him for his years with us. A life taken too soon, he will be missed by all that new him. RIP our friend.
Joe Haggenmiller
April 20, 2016
I have just received word of my very good friends passing. My deepest condolences go out to all his family and friends. I will always remember Chris for all the competitive fun we had at the bay harbor platform tennis courts. He has given joy to so many who knew him. Loved his great passion for platform tennis. He will be dearly missed by so many.
Linda Francomb
April 20, 2016
This news was a shock and a heartbreak to us all. Chris will always be missed here at his Midwestern Broadcasting family. He was genuinely a sweet, kind guy who had a hug and a smile for those who knew him. I know your pain is great. Praying for God's comfort, peace and healing at this time and always.
Dree Lo
April 17, 2016
Word has just come to Petoskey, Michigan, of Chris' passing. We knew Chris through playing platform tennis on Friday afternoons during the winter months at the Bay Harbor courts in our town for the past 10 years. Chris was a wonderful friend, we always looked forward to him being on the courts with us as he was so fun, so lovely, so competitive. He talked about his sons and shared pictures. He made all of our lives brighter for those few hours we spent with him weekly. We will miss his energy, spirit, and kindness, and that jolly smile he always sported. RIP Chris, know we love you and will cherish your memory always.
John Moulton
April 14, 2016
Chris was a great guy, who was so much fun to be around. He was so jovial and I will miss that hearty laugh. We had great times at Regis together.
peace,
Moulty
Jessica Soukup
April 6, 2016
Words cannot express our sadness in hearing of Chris' passing. When we think of Chris the following words come to mind; kind, honest, loving, giving, fun and friend. Henry and Howie adored Chris and always enjoyed being with dad. Thank you for sharing Chris with us.
katherine shaffer
April 4, 2016
Deepest condolences to Kropp family. The world is a smaller place without Chris. Thanks for making me laugh every time we visited. I treasured our friendship.
xoxo
Kak
April 4, 2016
Such a loss. Chris will be missed by his Midwestern Broadcasting family.
Nicole Benedict
Mark Hammerberg
April 4, 2016
Chris was a great friend and Father to his children. We had a working friendship that blossomed into a friendship. I am in shock to have lost such a kind generous friend! We talked a lot and had so much in common....So sorry....I am in a loss of words and very saddened. God has a wonderful man with him now.
Hammer
Nancy Leas
April 3, 2016
Heartbreaking news. There are no words to encompass the magnitude of this loss. My heart goes out to his family during this profoundly sad and difficult time. Chris was an amazing person and a particularly amazing dad. He will be missed by so many, in so many ways.
Tom Sweeney
April 1, 2016
Kroppdoggy:
I miss you more than you will ever know. we had so many fun times. "May the Four winds blow you safely home
Sweendog
March 31, 2016
You will be missed by so many! You were the best!
Paul Brown
March 31, 2016
Love you guys!! Chris was awesome! Robert said they were winning their PT matches just last month!! Sorry he was in such pain! My thoughts and prayers are with you !! hugs Kay Kay XO!
Peter Connell
March 30, 2016
My sincere sympathy to all his family and friends.
Patty Terhune
March 30, 2016
My god,what a loss.Hugs and love to all,patty terhune
Gilbert Richards
March 30, 2016
The obituary is very accurate.
I loved Chris for those qualities.
He was a good man, and we all shall miss him
Gilbert Richards
March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016
Dearest Kropp Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Chris was loved by everyone and always very fun to be around. We all had so much fun growing up on our street. He will be greatly missed.
With love and respect,
Lanie Bliss
Lynn O'Connor-Fifer
March 30, 2016
Chris was such a great person to have in the office at WTCM, always upbeat and unfailingly polite. We shared a birthday (25 years apart) and teased each other about wearing white turtlenecks so often. He loved his sons so much, and my heart breaks at the pain he must have endured. He is safe in God's arms now, but we will miss him.
Tina Martin
March 30, 2016
Forever in our hearts...thank you for all the great laughs, you are missed greatly. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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