Stanley Popp

Stanley Ivan Popp was born May 8, 1930 and passed away November 25th, 2014 at the age of 84. He had been a resident of The Lutheran Home for six weeks. His parents were Walter William John Popp and Dorena Henriette Reimann Popp of Cape Girardeau. He was a life long resident of Cape Girardeau. He married Shirley Marie Suedekum on May 20, 1956. Stan graduated from Trinity Lutheran School, Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University. During the Korean conflict he served with Mobile Boat Pool # 1 in Sasebo, Japan and also aboard the ammunition ship USS Ranier AE5, where he attained the rank of Damage Controlman Second Class. He was an agent for American Family Insurance for 43 years retiring January 1, 2000. While an agent he was the facilitator of the annual Whingey Dingey reunion group for 40 years and he rejoiced in their annual get-togethers. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau where he was baptized, confirmed and sang in the choir. As a member of the church he was the envelope committee chairman for more than 40 years, delivered Meals on Wheels, and participated in the Men�s Club and Wednesday Morning Bible Class. Stan was a past chairman of the Cape Girardeau County Red Cross. He was active in the Cape Jaycees and Breakfast Optimist Club where he had 34 years perfect attendance. He was a member of VFW Post 3838 and American Legion Post 63. Stan accumulated many hours of service as a volunteer at the Missouri Veteran�s Home and St. Francis Medical Center where he was a member of the Auxiliary. He was a member of the USS APL-30, Serv Pac Unit 4 Retirement Group and regularly attended the annual meetings with his brothers and sisters in law. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Tammy (Jerry) Jasiek of St. Louis and Lisa Johnston of St. Charles. Two grandchildren, Alex Jasiek and Madison Johnston. One brother, Donald Popp of St. Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Visitation will be from 12-2pm on Friday with service immediately following at 2:00pm at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home with the Reverends Douglas C. Breite and Loren Boettcher officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park with full military honors by the Missouri Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran School in Cape.

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Stanley Popp

November 25, 2014