Richard Strope

Richard Strope

Richard Strope Obituary

Published by Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville on Dec. 27, 2017.
Richard was born on September 29, 1927 and passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Richard was a resident of Iowa at the time of passing. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church in Centerville with Rev. Brian Hargrave officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Haines Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 29, 2017 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with the family present from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Youth Groups at First United Methodist Church - Centerville, First Presbyterian Church - Centerville, or the Presbyterian Youth Group in Hamilton, Illinois and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com DEC 29. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Thomas Funeral Home-Centerville 501 North 18th Street Centerville, IA, US, 52544 http://www.thomasfh.com DEC 30. 10:30 AM First Presbyterian Church 102 N. Main St Centerville, IA, US, 52544 Haines Cemetery Hwy 5 & 470th Street Centerville, IA, 52544.

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