George D. Cropp

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 19, 1924
Departed on January 24, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

George D. Cropp, 86, of 1416 32nd St. NE died Sunday January 24, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center after a short illness. Services with military rites at 1:00 PM on Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday.

Survivors include his wife Eleanor, and one daughter, Cathy (Jim) Cropp Scanlon of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by three grandsons, David, Christopher and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Howard.

George was born on January 19, 1924 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Howard and Minnie Lillinbridge Cropp. He served in the Navy during WWII. He married Eleanor Votroubek on November 6, 1948 in Cedar Rapids. George was the district accountant for Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company for 39 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of VFW Post No. 788, Marion American Legion Post No.298, and Mizpah Masonic Lodge No. 639.

George enjoyed fishing, gardening, working on cars, stock car racing and NASCAR. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Shriners Transportation Fund in George’s name. Military rites by VFW Post No. 788.

Visitation

Service

Cemetery