Birth date: May 22, 1946 Death date: Sep 14, 2016
John Michael ‘Mike’ Krop of Sachse Texas died at the age of 70 on September 14, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Mike was born May 22, 1946 in Billings, Montana to Stanley Krop and Virginia Orler Krop. Mike is predeceased by both parents as Read Obituary
Captain John Krop took a struggling cadet under his wing 38 years ago, and made certain I graduated from the AF Academy. He set the course for a successful AF career, and I will forever remember the man. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Mark Neice, Col (ret)
My condolences to the family grew up with the Krop boys. Prayers for everyone
Mike had dinner at our house many times my family loved him he was the sweetest kindness person I ever met we looked forward to his phone calls and sense of humor he Will be missed we love you Mike
Two other brand new 2nd Lieutenants and I landed on Mike's 4000 Aerospace Application Group front door one hot August morning in 1973. He let us into the facility, verified our credentials, and welcomed us like long lost friends. What a way to begin my active duty tour. It wasn't a one day thing – Mike was always there with advice, friendship, and encouragement. He got to know our families, welcomed us into his family, and watched out for our careers and our relationships with the Personnel Center. Sorely missed, Mike was a great man. Very sad with this news.
Dear LaVonda & Family: My wife and I want to express our sadness regarding the recent loss of my dear friend – Mike. Mike and I became classmates our Freshman year of high school in Red Lodge, Montana. There were five of us young men who were best of friends throughout our high school experience and we were equally nurtured, loved, and welcomed into each others homes with parents who loved us all dearly. During Mike's early high school career he suffered enormous loss and pain as a result of a serious car wreck that killed three of his aunts along with his younger brother Patrick and seriously injured his mother and himself. His friends and our classmates rallied to give both emotional and often physical assistance during a very long recovery period. His father Stanley (our hometown police chief) continued to be an important mentor to all of us. Mike, taught us all so much about grieving and dealing with loss, courage, faith, and shared his wonderful sense of humor with all he met. (Mike and I immediately connected with this humor and found each other to be extremely clever and funny! Ha!) After high school, each of us five friends went off to college. You see, we were all encouraged by our parents and teachers in this mining town settled by immigrants from many different countries, to seek educational degrees. None of our parents had the opportunity to go to college, but they sacrificed greatly so that we might have that chance. As Mike and I observed in later years, each of us completed advanced educational degrees and our families were so proud of us. My wife and I had the chance in our 20's to travel to visit Mike and his family in Colorado Springs and meet Mike's 4 boys. He was so proud of his sons and in recent years during numerous telephone conversations he talked about his love for them and their families and recognized their successes both occupationally and connected to their particular families. I lost track of Mike over the years, and even though I made several attempts to locate an address or telephone #, I was unable to do so. One of my greatest joys was three years ago when I unexpectedly received a telephone call from my friend! During our frequent conversations since that time we were able to immediately pick up with our friendship and to share numerous memories, life experiences, career memories, and how the aging process has touched each of our lives. Mike could hardly wait to share with me about finding his soul-mate LaVonda and the love and wonderful times they have experienced together. Although, illness had greatly affected Mike's health, it was obvious that it had not destroyed his continuing love of learning, his faith, his sense of humor, and his desire to re- connect with the special people in his life-journey he had met during the years. We reminisced together, laughed together, and occasionally shed a tear together in these phone conversations. Recently, in July, Mike called me and sang a "beautiful?!" rendition of "Happy Birthday" to me that will always be remembered! I will miss Mike greatly, but he will never be forgotten and I will always cherish his friendship. LaVonda & his sons – I would love to have the opportunity in the not so distant future to reminisce with you about my wonderful memories of Mike and his family. Best wishes, Jack & Diana Pollari Bozeman, Mt.
LaVonda and Family, I am sadden to learn of the passing of Mike. I met him at USPS HQ. He always had a smile and a funny story to share. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the entire Krop family. Dona Wiggins
We had many great times at Saint Agnes grade school and Red Lodge High School. His dad was a great friend to my dad. I think often of the tragedy when his family and brother, Pat, passed away in car accident on the way to visit my dad who was in the hospital. They will always be in my mind heart and prayers.
Mike – we will miss you. Prayers for peace and comfort to LaVonda on your sons. Raymond & Jackie Butler (LaVonda's Brother-in-Law)
Mike was one of the most loving persons I've known, him and Lavonda were the only family that were able to celebrate with Patrick and I our marriage!, since that first time we met he welcomed me as family and showed always Love and Support to us, he will never be gone in my heart!, but I will miss him very much!
Please accept my condolences to the Krop family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sharon Cisneros
