KROPF – Owen James Kropf was born on June 21, 1943 to Elmer and Orpha Kropf in Eugene, Oregon. God called him home Wednesday morning, September 13, 2023 at the age of 80.
Owen gave his heart to the Lord at age 14. At the age of 17 he moved with his parents from Harrisburg, OR, to McBride, British Columbia. While living there he met Ella Rose Torkelson and married her on September 20, 1963. They were married one week short of 60 years when he passed away. To their union was born 11 children. They lived in McBride, British Columbia and dairied there for eight years. In 1971, they moved to Duchess, Alberta farming and raising their family of 11 children. They lived there for 17 years before moving to La Grande, OR in 1988, where he was living till present.
Owen is survived by his wife, Ella and children; Louise Troyer (John) of Lebanon, OR, Beverly Hertzler (Steve) of Tremonton, UT, Janice Brandt (Mark) of La Grande, OR, Jeffrey Kropf (Laura) of Cove, OR, James Kropf (Lynette) of Union, OR, Shirley Martens (Peter) of Cove, OR, John Kropf (Sara) of Ritter, OR, Margaret Good (Joe) of Grandin, MO, Jerry Kropf (Lori) Ritter of OR, Steve Kropf (Lorraine) of Cove, OR; sister, Barbara Maldander (Brian) of Tilley, Alberta; brother Ellis Kropf (Ruth) of Tilley, Alberta; 59 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Orpha Kropf and his son, Barry, who died in 2002.
Owen will be missed as a quiet loving father and husband and also for his steady influence in the family. His greatest desire was that his children and grandchildren would be faithful to the Lord.
We as a family want to express our gratefulness for your prayers, sympathy, and practical expressions of love during this time. You have made our load much lighter and we pray God will bless you for it.
Funeral services were held in La Grande, Oregon on September 18, 2023. Condolences may be sent to: Ella Kropf, 61903 Lower Cove Rd., Cove, Oregon 97824 U.S.A.
