Christian J. Kropf: Waterloo Region Generations

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Christian J. Kropf was born 15 Mar 1863, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1940, , Cass Co., Missouri; was buried , Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, Cass, Missouri, United States.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187117

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Kropf Christian J., son of David and Magdalene (Oesch) Kropf, was born March 15, 1863, in Baden, Ont.; died Dec. 30, 1940; aged 76 y. 9 m. 15 d. In 1867 he moved to Missouri with his parents. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Miller on Jan. 13, 1886, who survives him. To this union were born 7 sons and 3 daughters, 3 of whom (Edward, Nettie Ann, and an infant son) preceded him in death. The following children remain: Mrs. Pearl Kelley and Ray Kropf of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Alma Maynard, William A. Kropf, and Benjamin H. Kropf of Independence, Mo.; Daniel E. Kropf of Harrisonville, Mo.; and Christopher F. Kropf of Garden City, Mo. Beside his children he is survived by 17 grandchildren and 1 sister (Mrs. Mary Hershberger). At the age of 20 years he accepted Christ as his Saviour, united with the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, and remained faithful until death. He was known as a kind and loving father, a respected neighbor, and he will be greatly missed in the home and church. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 1 at the home of Bro. J. C. Driver and at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church by W. R. Hershberger assisted by Bro. I. G. Hartzler. Burial in Clearfork Cemetery.

Gospel Herald, January 16,1941