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Hugh Rop
Hugh Rop, 80, of Battle Creek, Mich., passed away August 3, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a battle with cancer.
Hugh, the son of John and Nellie (Vander Wel) Rop, was born and grew up in Muskegon, where he was a 1960 graduate of Muskegon High School. He attended the University of Tulsa, (OK) and graduated in 1964 with a degree in accounting.
While in Tulsa, Hugh worked at St. Francis Hospital. Hugh joined the Kellogg Company, where he eventually retired in 1999 after more than 30 years.
Hugh was married to his wife, Joan (Stasunas), whom he met in Muskegon, for over 57 years.
He leaves behind his loving family: wife, Joan Rop; son Michael Hugh Rop, of Battle Creek; daughter, Angela Marie Morris, of Battle Creek; son Steven Andrew Rop (Patty), of Oakton, Va.; grandchildren, Zachary and Ashley Morris, and Davis and Mia Rop; siblings, Jack Rop, Retha Johnson and John Rop, of Muskegon, Julie Ruster, of Rochester, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.
Hugh was preceded by his mother, Nellie (Vander Wei) Rop; his father, John Rop; and sisters Sandy (Dr. James) Cook, Frances (Harold) Soper.
He enjoyed spending his time reading, playing many sports, including softball, basketball, volleyball and golf. Hugh loved camping and going to the Lake Michigan beaches with his family. He was proud of the fact that he camped for at least two weeks every summer for over 50 straight years at his favorite campground, Ludington State Park. Upon retirement, Hugh was a daily visitor to Willard Library, followed by lunch with friends at The Pancake House. Hugh was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club and Covenant Hope Church.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Hugh’s immediate family will be officiated by his brother Rev. John Rop, at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at the funeral home.
The memorial service for Hugh will be live streamed. Those wishing to share may go to: https://vimeo.com/event/207808 or the funeral home Facebook page.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Oaklawn Hospice, 1344 Preston Drive, Marshall, Ml 49036 or Covenant Hope Church, 1021 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek, Ml. 49017.
Arrangements are by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Hugh, the son of John and Nellie (Vander Wel) Rop, was born and grew up in Muskegon, where he was a 1960 graduate of Muskegon High School. He attended the University of Tulsa, (OK) and graduated in 1964 with a degree in accounting.
While in Tulsa, Hugh worked at St. Francis Hospital. Hugh joined the Kellogg Company, where he eventually retired in 1999 after more than 30 years.
Hugh was married to his wife, Joan (Stasunas), whom he met in Muskegon, for over 57 years.
He leaves behind his loving family: wife, Joan Rop; son Michael Hugh Rop, of Battle Creek; daughter, Angela Marie Morris, of Battle Creek; son Steven Andrew Rop (Patty), of Oakton, Va.; grandchildren, Zachary and Ashley Morris, and Davis and Mia Rop; siblings, Jack Rop, Retha Johnson and John Rop, of Muskegon, Julie Ruster, of Rochester, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.
Hugh was preceded by his mother, Nellie (Vander Wei) Rop; his father, John Rop; and sisters Sandy (Dr. James) Cook, Frances (Harold) Soper.
He enjoyed spending his time reading, playing many sports, including softball, basketball, volleyball and golf. Hugh loved camping and going to the Lake Michigan beaches with his family. He was proud of the fact that he camped for at least two weeks every summer for over 50 straight years at his favorite campground, Ludington State Park. Upon retirement, Hugh was a daily visitor to Willard Library, followed by lunch with friends at The Pancake House. Hugh was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club and Covenant Hope Church.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Hugh’s immediate family will be officiated by his brother Rev. John Rop, at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at the funeral home.
The memorial service for Hugh will be live streamed. Those wishing to share may go to: https://vimeo.com/event/207808 or the funeral home Facebook page.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Oaklawn Hospice, 1344 Preston Drive, Marshall, Ml 49036 or Covenant Hope Church, 1021 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek, Ml. 49017.
Arrangements are by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
