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William Kropf Obituary
William Clark Kropf passed away on March 3, 2013 due to a sudden illness. Bill was born to the late Jack Kropf and currently living, Beatrice Kropf, in Detroit, Michigan, on September 17, 1948. He grew up in Oak Park, Michigan and attended Ferndale High School, graduated 1966. Bill received a degree of Bachelors of Science from Michigan State University in June 1971.
Bill worked for American Motors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a few years and then moved to Santa Clara, California. Bill worked for Hewlett Packard for approximately 30 years. Bill was recognized as an outstanding packaging engineer. Bill retired from HP and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2005.
Bill was committed to fight for the causes of Human Rights Campaign in Florida and Washington D. C. Bill had an absolute love for travel and loved to visit family and friends around the country. Bill's family and two nieces meant the world to him.
Bill is survived by his mother Beatrice Kropf, sister Heather Kropf and had two nieces Brittany Rezowalli and Megan Rezowalli. Bill has many relatives in Michigan and Texas.
A memorial service will take place on June 2, 2013, at 2:00 pm at the Blackhawk Car Museum in Danville, California. The service is open to all family and friends.
The address is 3750 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA., and phone 925-736-2280.
If you have any questions call his sister at 925-487-7065.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made out to the Human Rights Campaign. http://www.hrc.org/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Kropf
Paul Forkner
August 31, 2013
I was friends with Bill in the late 60's when he attended Michigan State. I would pick him up on Sundays to go to our church. We just enjoyed each other and hit it off immediately. Eventually Bill graduated and I moved and we lost touch. As the internet developed, I would frequently search for him but to no avail. Sadly, today I found you Bill. I wish it had been sooner. Would love to catch up - and someday we will.
ray meltvedt
June 5, 2013
Bill was a customer of ours as we supplied HPD packaging for many exciting years. Bill always treated us fairly and with respect. He held us to never ending improvement in designs, cost reductions and faster to market goals. In all that though we knew he appreciated our efforts and we celebrated the results of each successful Wal-Mart blitz! I am glad i knew you Bill and i am grateful for the work we did together. Ray Meltvedt, Landsberg, Amcor
Heather Rezowalli
June 4, 2013
I miss you so much!
Bill winning the AmeriStar Packaging Award
Paul Russell
June 2, 2013
Nancy, Bill, and Paul at HP going away party
Paul Russell
June 2, 2013
Bill's work retirement party
Paul Russell
June 2, 2013
Bill was an outstanding packaging professional and person. He had a great perspective about packaging and life in general. He was a great influence on me and my career. Thanks for everything.
Matt Gormley
May 29, 2013
I met Bill back in 1984 and we became fast friends. We kept in touch for years and I eventually landed a job at HP in 1989 which allowed us to know each other better. We went through our mutual highs and lows and grew closer over the years. I was stunned to read about Bill's passing in the Mercury News since we would always check in about once a month.
Bill, you were a great friend and you will be sorely missed. You had a heart of gold and I will miss hearing your voice and your exploits with HRC after retirement. Rest in peace my friend and tell Cal, Glen, and all the others we knew hello.
Eddie Markey
May 27, 2013
I was fortunate to meet Bill last year while he was visiting his family. We became fast friends and had dinner and great talks. Bill's new California friends are saddened by his passing.
Luann Wang
May 26, 2013
Bill was a kind and passionate person with a big personality. It was always a pleasure working with him. He was always so positive and it's unfortunate to have lost him so early in life. With heartfelt condolences,
Paul Coggeshall
May 24, 2013
Bill was such a nice person. I haven't seen him in a long time, but I will miss him none the less.
Paul Coggeshall
Evelyn Seto
May 24, 2013
Bill was such a compelling figure at HPD as a great packaging enginner and a good leader! He had such a presence and always a smile for everyone. Whenever I think of 9/11, I will always remember Bill. We were in Ft.Worth for work and drove back to CA with Ray Meltvedt and Dave Hartmann. He will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to his family.
Jim Sullivan
May 24, 2013
I am so shocked to hear this horrible news, Bill was my friend. He sat across from me when he first started at HP. We were both rookies trying to fit in. The last time I saw Bill was at my going away party. He cried and told me he was going to miss me. I have so many stories with Bill and just last week I was telling someone about Bill.
Bill Norris
May 24, 2013
I am just one of hundreds of people that Bill worked with through the years at HP. I am greatly saddened by his passing, as we all are. Bill was one of those rare people who left every project, meeting, situation - and every person better than when he found it. He brought a life and an energy to everything he touched, he was a remarkable and unusual person - I have never met anyone remotely like him before.
May 24, 2013
Bill and I met when he moved to Fort Lauderdale and I became his roommate. The minute we met, there was a connection right away. He was my friend and a big brother to me. We spent many good times together and a lot of deep conversations. Bill helped me when I was at a real low point in my life and I will NEVER forget that about him. When Bill would speak, he would always speak with and smile and he would always make you feel good and try to make the negative into a positive for you. He was a very kind man and I miss him everyday. God Bless you my friend!!! We will meet again....Your friend, Kevin
steaven irgens
May 22, 2013
I knew Bill when he first moved to Calif as he lived at the same apt complex and we bothe worked at Hp. We became good friends for many years and although i hadnt seen him him in quite awhile i always remember his sense of humor and his laugh and helping him find stuff he lost!! My best to his family
May 22, 2013
I had not seen Bill in a long time but when he first moved to Calif he lived in the same complex and we were good friends for many years. Was shocked to hear of his passing and i will always remember him for his laughter and great sense of humor!!! My best to his family---Steaven Irgens
Felix Guerra
May 20, 2013
How sad to learn of Bill's passing! I worked with Bill at HP for several years at HPD/CPC. Excellent packaging engineer with many contributions! RIP and my condolences to his family.
Willie Kao
May 20, 2013
I'm deeply shocked at the sudden death of Bill.I'll never forget his strong support and professionalism on packaging
during the golden HPD era.
May Bill's eternal & soul rest in peace!
May 20, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you will find some comfort in these words.(Jeremiah 29:11,12)
Lloyd Marugg
May 19, 2013
Too young to go ! Such a wonderful person who enjoyed life and work! It was a pleasure to work with Bill for so many years!
Jean-Claude Roy
May 19, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Bill on several projects at HP. He was very friendly and a great packaging engineer. My condolences to his family.
Sandy Lawson
May 19, 2013
I knew Bill from HP. I worked at the credit union and for all of the years I worked there Bill was always a friendly face. My heart goes out to his family. I know he will Rest In Peace.
Bruce Jones
May 18, 2013
What a great mentor/friend/roommate. I was lucky to be a part of his life.
Nanette Nopwaskey
May 17, 2013
We worked together during the crazy/busy but memorable Consumer PC startup days. Nice memories, rest in peace my friend.
Jim Cox
May 17, 2013
Sad to read today of Bill's early passing. We were casual friends in the late 70's, when Bill lived at Laguna Clara. Jim Baughmann was our connection, and Bill was a smart, fun-loving man. My condolences to his family.
Suzanne Keeler
May 15, 2013
A fun and incrediblt packaging engineer...Bill will be missed.
Nick Hides
May 15, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Bill during the packaging seminars which used to occur within HP. Even though I did not really spend too much time working with Bill, the times I did will stay with me forever. RIP.
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