Albert L. Kropp

Albert Leroy Kropp, age 91, passed away peacefully at the home he shared with his beloved Nephew and Niece, Allan and Susan Leslie on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. He was surrounded in love with his Brother, Alexander Kropp Jr., his Sister-In Law, Lois (Harder) Kropp, Niece, Susan (Kropp) Leslie, Nephew, Allan Leslie, and Great-Nephew Spencer Leslie by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Kropp Sr. and Marie (Young) Kropp. He will join them in Heaven along with his siblings, Anna (Kropp) Hill, Laura (Kropp) Gugins, Forrest Kropp, James Kropp Sr., and Vernon Kropp who also precede him. He is survived by his brothers, Alexander Kropp Jr., Jesse Kropp, many other nieces and nephews, and his Step-Daughter, Tammy Autore. Albert was born in the beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore town of Grand Marais, Michigan in 1932. Logging and commercial fishing were still the driving force of life at that time. Bear encounters and other abundant wild life were also a part of this one of a kind community that he treasured his entire life. However, as the second oldest of 8, he enlisted in the Air Force right after High School during the Korean War and earned the rank of Master Sargent. He honorably retired from the Air Force and from Civil Service. His service is honored on the Grand Marais Veteran’s Memorial Monument near the breathtaking Pictured Rocks harbor. Albert spent his final years enjoying family and traveling. His last year included traveling and boating. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends on Otsego Lake. His prized memory from his summer travels was being able to spend time in his beloved Grand Marais with his Brother, Alex, and visiting his old High School friends. He cherished his memories of having his old friend Joy (Dickerson) Block place beads around his neck from the 4th of July parade. Those memories of his cherished home were with him in his final days and gave him great joy. We will greatly miss our beloved Brother, and Uncle. There will be an intimate family service, Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Per Albert’s wishes, his ashes will be interred this spring at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. A Celebration of Life event will be announced at that time. The family also asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Donations in his name can be mailed to P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. To leave a memory you have of Albert, to sign his guestbook, or for Celebration of Life information in the future, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Albert L. Kropp

July 9, 1932 - November 28, 2023