Frank James Kropp

Frank Kropp, 81, of Thorndale passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. Frank James Kropp was born on March 12, 1940, in Taylor to Frank and Lillian (Stasny) Kropp of Granger. Frank spent his early childhood on the farm of his grandparents, Joe and Mary Stasny, in Granger before moving to Taylor with his mother and stepfather, Willie Remmert. He attended West End Elementary School and Taylor High School and was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Taylor. Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961, completing his military service in 1967. On February 19, 1964, he married his wife of 57 years, Mary Lunell Bailey, at the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown. To this marriage came two sons, Richard and John. Residing in Thorndale, Frank worked as an agent for American National Insurance in Taylor for more than 40 years. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lillian Remmert. Frank is survived by his wife, Lunell; children, Richard Kropp and John Kropp; sister-in-law, Peggy Welch; a nephew and nieces. Mr. Kropp will lay in state from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. NW, Taylor, Texas, 76574. A Graveside service with Army Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Taylor City Cemetery, 1101 E 4th St., Taylor, TX 76574. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lone Star Circle of Care: https://lonestarcares.org/give-2/make-a-donation/.