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Lloyd Kropp Obituary
Maryville - Novelist, educator and composer, Lloyd Kropp died peacefully at the age of ninety on July 27th. After his younger years spent in New Jersey and Illinois, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he met Carolyn through the performing arts program. They were married in 1956 after Lloyd served in the army as a medic. In 1956, he was hired as a professor at Southern Illinois University where he became a popular and gifted teacher of literature and creative writing. He is the author of four widely published novels and a book of poems and a winner of several book awards. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his sister Rachel, his two sons Stephen and Alex, and his daughter-in-law Heidi. He is also survived and loved by his many friends, colleagues and former students.
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Jeff Willett
July 28, 2025
I was just looking through my old SIUE notebooks from the course Lloyd Kropp taught us on Egyptian Heiroglyphics. This unique course could only have been taught by him, and we were lucky to have him as as instructor. I didn't know he was such an accomplished author, and I intend to get some of his books and have a good read. RIP sir.
Brian Shuter
March 9, 2024
I read each of his books as they came out. He, thru them, is still alive in my memory.
Paul Valles
March 5, 2024
I had Lloyd for English 101 the summer of 1967 at Ohio State. It was my first day, and probably his. maybe his first class. Anyway I was lucky to have him. He was overqualified to be teaching English 101. He had just gotten his first book," The Drift" published by Doubleday. I believe he was 27 years old. I remembered his instructions to us: be succinct and get to the point. He was the best English teacher I ever had and an inspiration. He wrote one of my favorite poems, I think it´s called "Everything is Swell". Rest in Peace sir
Byron Kerman
January 24, 2024
One of a kind. Will be so missed. A great writer.
Susan Bien
November 9, 2023
I just found out yesterday that he was gone. He was a wonderful teacher and a good man. He always had encouraging words and a hug for me. I'm so glad I ran into him the last time he was at Archon. I will miss him.
Kathleen
November 7, 2023
I just found out. Had him as a creative writing teacher in college 1987 and he was a great inspiration and excellent teacher -RIP.
Greg Kessler
August 26, 2023
I just found out. I am totally gutted. He was such a great guy and teacher. His presence will be so sorely miss it is hard to imagine.
Kelly Lasiter
August 25, 2023
Dr. Kropp gave a lecture on Egyptology at Archon St. Louis some years ago that has always stuck out in my memory as one of the most fascinating and educational experiences I've had at that event. An image from it that has remained with me is that of the god Anubis offering comfort to the recently departed.
Today at an SIUE function I heard that he had passed away. My thoughts are with the family, and I hope Dr. Kropp is sharing stories with Anubis in whatever lies beyond.
Daryel Buesking
August 8, 2023
Carolyn, Steven and Alex. I am so sorry to hear about your father. He was 1 of a few customers that held a special place in my heart. We would talk about you boys ar every haircut. He was so loving and such a great man.
Linda Perry
August 7, 2023
Carolyn,
So sorry to hear about Lloyd. I remember the wonderful times he shared with the 4-h group I led when Steve and David were young. I also appreciated his piano and composition skills which he shared in music department programs at SIUE. I can sympathize with his latest journey, as my husband passed in June in memory care. My condolences to you and your sons. Linda Perry
peter malench
August 7, 2023
It was a privilege to be Lloyd's doctor, and get to know such an interesting, kind, wonderful person. my condolences to the family on their loss.
Rick and Jan Frey
August 7, 2023
Carolyn,
Sure was sorry to hear about Lloyd. You were great neighbors. Prayers for you and your family.
Rick and Jan Frey
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