Bill Tropp

Bill Tropp, age 96, passed away on December 25, 2025, at Jennings at Notre Dame Village, with his devoted son, Raymond, by his side. He was born on August 22, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio. Bill served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. After his enlistment, he worked as a draftsman for several large Cleveland-area employers, including TRW, Motch & Merryweather, Picker X-Ray, and Transamerica Delaval. Bill spent many hours tending his garden in Richmond Heights, where he grew a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. His older sons sold tomatoes and strawberries that were known to be the best tasting in the area. An avid bike rider, Bill and his older sons rode their bicycles from Cleveland to Dayton to visit his in-laws. Bill was also very handy and completed many projects in his homes, including installing whole-house air conditioning, laying flooring, and doing electrical work. In retirement, Bill and his late wife, Catherine, traveled to Hawaii, California, Florida, and Alaska. He frequently accompanied his wife to their grandchildren’s school events. Bill was also an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed acquiring a new set of wheels on a regular basis. He especially loved his wife’s excellent cooking and baking, including his favorite apple strudel. He is survived by his children: Kenneth Tropp; James (Jo Ann Luisi) Tropp; Renee (Joseph) Maslanko; and Raymond (Sandra) Tropp; grandchildren: Matthew (Colette) Tropp, David Tropp, Robert Luisi Ross, Shannon Egan, Kevin (Katie) Egan, Jeremy (Alexandra) Maslanko, Maria Tropp, Hannah Tropp, William Tropp, Heather (David) Mariano, Katherine (Anthony) Conway, and Noah (Jacqueline) Tropp; great-grandchildren: Leo, Fiona, Tommy, Dolan, Louise, Aiden, Mickayla, Emma, Abigail, Samuel, Madison, and Colton, and sister, Arleen Hayes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine “Kate” Tropp; his parents, Antoinette and George Tropp; his brother, Howard; and his sister, Wilma Holliday. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44060. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the Mass at the church. Interment will take place at Mentor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jennings at Notre Dame Village; online at www.jenningsohio.org/donate Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Bill Tropp

August 22, 1929 - December 25, 2025