Kropp

TAYLOR—Frank James Kropp, 81, of Thorndale died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.

He was born March 12, 1940, in Taylor to Frank and Lillian (Stasny) Kropp of Granger.

He spent his early childhood on the farm of his grandparents, Joe and Mary Stasny in Granger, before moving to Taylor with his mother and stepfather Willie Remmert.

Mr. Kropp attended West End Elementary School and Taylor High School and was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Taylor.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961, completing his military service in 1967.

On Feb. 19, 1964, he married his wife of 57 years, Mary Lunell Bailey, at Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown. To this marriage came two sons, Richard and John.

Residing in Thorndale, Frank worked as an agent for American National Insurance in Taylor for more than 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lillian Remmert.

Survivors are his wife, Lunell; two sons, Richard Kropp and John Kropp; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Welch; as well as a nephew and nieces.

Viewing is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. NW, in Taylor.

Graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Taylor City Cemetery, 1101 E. Fourth St., in Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lone Star Circle of Care: https://lonestarcares.org/give-2/make-a-donation/.