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GREGORY KROPP Obituary

Gregory William Kropp married Alice Marian Peithman August 21, 1973, in the Farmer City, Illinois, United Methodist Church. Greg died August 21, 2017, at MCV hospital in Richmond, Va., on their 44th anniversary. Greg was born September 24, 1945, to Campbell Elliott Kropp and Eleanor Gregory Kropp of Nebraska City, Nebraska. Greg's sister, Carolyn Kropp lives in Denver, CO. Greg and Alice have three children. William Gregory Kropp (Tonya Kropp), Marian Alice Kropp (Jennifer Jackson), and Robert Warren Louis Kropp. The grandchildren are Miranda, Mikayla, Melody, Miles, Campbell and Lillian.

Greg attended the University of Nebraska and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., with a bachelor's degree. Greg was a member of the U.S. Civil Service and worked for the Department of the Army for 37 years.

The Greg Kropp family are members of Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, where the memorial service will be held Friday afternoon, August 25th, 2017, at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church McIlwain Hall. Memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church or to the charity of one's choice. Burial will be private. Our family are among the many who value Psalm 23. A tiffany window in Blandford Church Petersburg, VA, reads: "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2017.

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Pam & Heydon Lewis

August 24, 2017

Dearest Alice and family ~ we were so shocked to hear of Greg's pasing! Please know that we are praying for you all daily and will continue as you learn to navigate this new normal in your lives. May God hold you every more closely during this difficult time. Will love, Pam & Heydon

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