Robert J. Strope, Sr., 82, Linn, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1943, to the late John J. and Lula J. (Malan) Strope in Linn.
He was a 1961 graduate of Linn High School.
Robert was united in marriage to Irene Luebbert May 8, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain.
He was a hard-working mason, who started working for his father, then started his own business and later went to work for his son, Kirby. In addition, Robert was also a farmer.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain, the Rich Fountain Knights of Columbus Council # 10690 and the Msgr. Ralph Kutz Fourth Degree Assembly #2811.
Robert enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, talking, watching westerns especially Gun Smoke, telling jokes, tinkering on projects and playing cards especially Preference. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially picking on them. If he didn’t pick on you, he didn’t like you.
Robert was preceded in death by parents, John and Lula; brothers, Joe, Ben and John Strope; sisters, Elizabeth “Liz” Kennedy, Gertrude “Gert” Peters and Bridget Parkhurst; and sisters-in-law, Annabelle and Charlene Strope.
He is survived by wife of 61 years, Irene; children, Robert “Robbie” Strope and wife Amy, Monica Strope, Kirby Strope and wife Jenni and William “Bill” Strope, all of Linn and Scott Strope and wife Shauna of Bonnots Mill; grandchildren, Elisha Rogers and husband Zach, Tamara Wilson and friend Tom Catron, Seth Strope and wife Kayla, Kieara Shoemate and husband Dalton, Haily Cooper and husband Jimmy, Kyle Strope and wife McKenzie, Allen Burnett and wife Mindy, Kassie Johnston and husband Derek, Mary Jo Feller and friend Bryson Dudenhoeffer, Curt Strope and friend Maddie Mast, Adam Strope and wife Ally, Lauren Schollmeyer and husband Cody, Sydney Colter and husband Cody, Lily Strope and friend Hunter Haslag, Leighann Monaghan and husband Jacob, Lynnze Horan and friend Lane McKim, Alec Strope and wife Carson, Drew Strope and friend Marissa Lawry, Samatha Evers, Jasmine Burd and wife Savannah, and Kole Evers and friend Haley White; great-grandchildren, Maycee, Jace, Rainah, Winston, Emerson, Hayden, Stetson, Rowyn, Carter, Blair, Dawson, Taven, JC, Ben, Nylah, Auriella, and three on the way; brothers, Francis Strope of Rich Fountain, David Strope and girlfriend Juanita of Fulton, and Stanley Strope and wife Margaret of Linn; brother-in-law, Michael Parkhurst of Linn; along with several nieces, nephews and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, May 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain, with Rev. William D. Debo officiating. Interment was in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the wishes of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
