Lawrence (Larry) Edward Kropp of Mena, Arkansas, 72, started walking with his Lord on the golden shores on March 4, 2022. He will be remembered by a life filled with joy and service to Jesus Christ, his family, friends and the community. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Judy-May (Logan) Kropp; two daughters, Jessica Kropp of Mena, and Sarah (Scott) Brown of Rockville, Maryland; and two grandsons, Simeon Lawrence and Judson Daniel Brown. Larry welcomed others into his family as his own, including Kelhan Howell.

He is also survived by his brothers, Robert (Francine) Kropp of Des Moines, Iowa, Kenneth (Roseanne) Kropp of LaGrange, Ohio, Timothy (Kay) Kropp of Norwalk, Ohio, and Jeffrey Krapp of Elyria, Ohio; his sister, Marlene Krapp of Elyria, Ohio; his brother-in-law, Gary (Mary) Mengel; many nephews, nieces, and grandnephews and grandnieces. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Robert George Krapp, and mother, Betty Luyster Krapp.

Larry was born on June 19, 1949, in Lorain, Ohio, to his parents, Robert and Betty Krapp. He graduated from Firelands High School and Bluffton College, where he played football and was on the wrestling team. Larry served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam as a language instructor. He earned his master’s degree in mathematics from The Ohio State University and taught mathematics at high school and college levels for 44 years. He married Judy-May (Logan) Kropp in 1979, and together they raised two daughters of whom he was very proud. Larry enjoyed traveling with his family to Alaska, South Africa, Canada, and various other U.S. destinations. He loved serving the Lord, especially by teaching Sunday School and being commander of AWANA at Grace Bible Church. He enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. Larry’s acting on the Ouachita Little Theatre stage will be remembered by his enthusiasm and how he loved everyone with whom he acted. Together with Judy, he hosted countless meals and always wanted to extend the table. He enjoyed making people laugh and sharing his love for the Lord with others.

A Celebration of Larry Kropp's Life will be held at Grace Bible Church (1911 N U.S. 71, Mena, AR 71953) on Saturday, March 19 at 12 p.m. Instead of a traditional funeral service, we will share memories and a meal (chili & cornbread) together. There will also be brief remarks in honor of Larry's well-lived life and faith. Child care will be available. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to AWANA at Grace Bible Church and/or the Ouachita Little Theater (Please note the donation is in honor of Larry Kropp for both AWANA and the OLT).