Jack R. Popp

Jack R. Popp Grand Ledge Jack, age 86, died on July 24, 2010 surrounded by his daughter, Sonja Seaks of Eaton Rapids, daughter-in- law Diana Popp and son, Richard Popp of Grand Ledge. He is survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Jack was born in the railroad town of Durand, MI. He moved with his family to Grand Haven. His love of dancing and music led to his playing alto sax in a swing band during his high school years. He graduated high school in 1942 and entered military service in March, 1943. He served in "Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 387th Infantry Regiment, 97th Infantry Division in Germany, Czechoslovakia and Japan until March, 1946. Jack married Bernice M. (Mullen) Miller in June, 1946. Together they lived in Grand Rapids, Eaton Rapids and moved to Grand Haven in 1953. There they lived until November 1964 when they moved to Lansing. Jack worked for GM until he retired in 1986. They moved to Grand Ledge in 1966 where they built a home near the Grand River. Jack continued there after Bernie passed in February, 2000. He moved to assisted living in Independence Village, Grand Ledge on Christmas Eve, 2009 where he received wonderful care from the Harbors staff and Hospice until the end. Jack was a worker and always had a song in his heart. He was forever whistling Glen Miller tunes as he worked on his home and property. His family and friends love and miss him very much.