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Merlin Kropp Obituary
Merlin J. "Merle" Kropp, 86, Green Bay, died unexpectedly Friday, June 23, 2017. He was born February 23, 1931 in Howard. He was the only son of Clarence and Isabelle (Tonnon) Kropp. Merle received his high school degree from Northeast Technical School and went on to work at Van Dreese and Van Boxtel. When his father became ill, he operated the family restaurant, Kropp's Supper Club, and enjoyed serving his customers, most who became dear friends and his extended family. As a young man, Merle loved to play hockey, baseball and skate.
All of his life he had a tremendous work ethic and a deeply gentle and private disposition. He loved to go up to his cottage on Bass Lake and enjoyed nature and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Marge, and their friends to Hawaii.
Merle is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Wayne Gilson, Sandra and Mark Sheedy, Laurie and Guy Shepardson; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Kropp; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Siebers, Sarah Dougherty, Jesse Kropp, Henry and Becky Kropp, Kristina Gilson, Ted and Kate Sheedy, Todd (Carlie Watermolen) Sheedy, Lindsay Sheedy; three great-grandchildren, Abigail, Elizabeth and Koen; and his extended family, Jeff Siebers and Linda Jenquine.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Kropp; a grandson, Tyler Sheedy; and his parents, Clarence and Isabelle.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Avenue, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 26. A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Friends may also call at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave. (one quarter mile east of the corner of Cardinal Lane and Glendale Avenue.) from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the church with the Rev. John Bergstadt officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. To send online condolences please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Merle's family extends their gratitude to his caregivers Becky and Ryan.
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June 28, 2017
Dear Sandy and Mark and family, Very sorry for the loss of your dad. Know that we are thinking of you all during this sad time. God bless. Mark and Cathy Hill
JoAnne Clark
June 26, 2017
The Old Fashioned King -
What do you do for a group of hardworking staff that kept things flowing during the Friday Night Fish Fries - you gave them a glass of their favorite drink to award them - that my friend was a class act!
Thank you for the memories & treating everyone with respect !
Sincerely from JoAnne Clark & Family
Richard and Sandy Matuszak
June 26, 2017
Marge and family,
Our sincere sympathy on Merlins passing. We keep our font memories of New Years parties, Stumf fiddles and great food and friendships. Sandy and Richard Matuszak
Mark and Karen Kaminski
June 25, 2017
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers hope to bring you peace and comfort.
Tony and Marsha Frisque
June 25, 2017
Marge and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember our little talks with Merle at the end of the bar on Friday nights and all our fun with him when he was our bartender.
Take care and always remember what a great guy he was.
Tony and Marsha Frisque
June 25, 2017
Merlin was an unforgettable man. His love for the north woods was contagious. Marge all of your are in our prayers. Jim and Judy Biwer
Dom & Barb DeAmicis
June 25, 2017
We cherish our numerous years of relationship with Merlin and Marge as neighbors at Bass Lake. He was always a humble personable person who showed respect and courtesy to whomever he associated with. It is satisfying to remember his visits to our cottage and our visits to the Kropps cottage. His positive attitude will forever be in our memories of him. God bless Merlin and his family.
June 25, 2017
Marge and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Merlin behind the bar, serving us all. It just wasn't the same without him. He will be missed. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Lois Manders
Jane Lannoye
June 24, 2017
To Marge, Pat and family, My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Merle. He was such a nice man, and I remember the great times Jim and I had when we were in Green Bay and went to the restaurant for Friday night fish fries. They were the best ever, and I've told people about them for years. May God bless Merle, and all of you; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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