Kropp, Deanna R. 1938-2024 Country Club, Mo.
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COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – Deanna Rose Kropp, 85, Country Club, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
She was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Lloyd and Rose (Glazer) Gallagher.
Deanna married William “Bill” Lee Roy Kropp on March 10, 1955. He survives of the home.
Deanna was a true servant of the Lord. She ministered with Bill for 17 years in the Salvation Army, then they later joined Central Assembly of God Church, where Bill was a pastor for 17 years. In all, they ministered together for 60 years. She found fulfillment reading the Bible daily.
She also taught preschool and kindergarten in Hiawatha, Kansas, and at South Park Christian Academy and St. Joseph Christian School. Later, she was a bookkeeper for Fellowship House men’s ministry in St. Joseph.
A very loving, caring mother, family meant everything to Deanna. She loved being with her grandkids, either at her house or going on vacations together. She also enjoyed playing the piano and organ, gardening, sewing, crafting, and painting. Deanna also loved to cook and bake. Her Christmas cookies and chocolate chip date nut cake remain treasured memories for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Gallagher; and grandchildren, Victor Kropp and Avery Rose Tucker.
Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Bill; children, Rosella Hagar (Tracy), William Brian Kropp (Cynthia), Angie Grider, Kevin Kropp, and Ann Glidewell (Jim); numerous foster children; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard Gallagher (Donna), Sandra Fitting, Michael Gallagher (Diane), Jeanne McNabb, and Linda Hanus (Gary); numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Celebration of Life and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, Central Assembly of God Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to Central Assembly of God Church.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
