Daniel “Dan” Raymond Kropp
November 20, 1942 – May 29, 2020
Dan, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully at home after enduring a battle with pancreatic cancer on May 29. A visitation and prayer service will be held at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center on Thursday, June 4 from 5:00-7:00, with a the Rosary recited at 6:30 pm. Visitors will be ushered through stations in intervals to ensure social distancing and masks are encouraged. A Mass of Christian burial, limited to 200 persons, will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, on Friday, June 5 at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Granger, TX.
Dan is survived by his wife, Carrollyn; daughter, Kathy (& Scott) Smith of Dallas; grandsons Chandler and Connor Smith of Dallas; sister-in-law, Sue (& Lorne) Banfield; brother-in-law, Tom (& Karessa) Cervenka; nephews, Barrett (& Michelle) Cervenka, Jonathan (& Kathleen) Cervenka. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Millie Kropp of Granger, TX.
Born and raised on a farm near Granger, TX, Dan Kropp learned the ways of farming life from a young age. He met his wife-to-be, Carrollyn Cervenka, in the sixth grade, who he would marry just before his graduation from Southwest Texas (now Texas State). Called to service in agriculture, Dan worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 38 years at a county level, which included Travis, Kinney, Rockwall, and Falls. He loved helping farmers and ranchers, holding many meetings throughout the state to meet their needs. Eventually, he moved to the ASCS state office in College Station, where he would work until his retirement in 2003. He was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus.
Dan loved his family and his many family get-togethers. His laugh was unforgettable and he was always quick to extend a welcome to friend and family alike. His barbeque and gardening skills were well-known – he always enjoyed cooking alongside Carrollyn with fresh vegetables and his trusty Weber grill. His other favorite hobbies included dominoes, watching (critiquing) the Texas Rangers, and trips to the casino. He was especially fond of metal detecting, finding many a coin and ring, including a few successfully returned Aggie and wedding rings. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
The family is grateful for all his caregivers at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston as well as Drs. Braden and Fleener in Bryan. A special thanks to Jasmine, his hospice nurse (angel).
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to MD Anderson Cancer Center or a charity of your choice.
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May the angels take him into paridise.
So sorry to read of Dan’s passing. He will be missed. May the Lord take care of you and your family.
When the person you are closest to is gone, hold on to the memories and know they are always with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
May God wrap His mighty arms of love and compassion around Dans immediate family and his many, many, friends of which I count myself as one also I know Dan was a dedecated christain what little time I knew Dan I saw his faith in action as we traveled to several hobby treasure hunts rest in peace my friend
My condolences to the Kropp Family on the loss of Mr. Kropp. Terri and I had the honor of working with Mr. Kropp at USDA. He was a blessing to our family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Dan. He taught me a lot at ASCS, loved working with him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carrollyn, I am so sorry!! Hugs & prayers to you & your family!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful boss and a great man.
Carrollyn,
We will certainly miss brother Dan. We had some fun times together in RCIA & KC’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. Got to know that he is smiling down on us now.
Daniel Ray was such a wonderful husband and awesome father. The whole family will miss him and his sense of humor and laughter.
Daniel Ray touched so many lives and made this a better world.
Now he is at peace with his Heavenly Father.
It is our prayerful wish that Almighty God my grant to you the courage and fortitude to bear a sorrow that is deep and a loss that is great.
We will all missed him but he will live on for us as he must for you in happy memories.
Kathy, My heart is full reading about the life of your precious dad. What an awesome smile! May you, your mom and your entire family feel God’s warmth and comfort today and in the days ahead. Hugs from Dallas!
What a BLESSING it was to be able to work with Lester and Dan! Never were there two more gentle men! They allowed me to work with them on many projects and I always enjoyed my time with them.
Dan’s laugh was unforgettable! Oh what joy emitted from that belly laugh.
Dan, you were loved and respected. Rest well, my friend!
My sincere condolences for the family. Dan was a wonderful man.
I am a PT in Eastland Co.
We will miss brother Knight Dan, a great person and friend. May the Lord Jesus grant him eternal rest.
So sorry for your family’s loss. What a beautiful obituary and a wonderful life! Thinking of you all in your time of grief and remembrance. God bless you.
Kathy and family, you are in my prayers during this time. My our Lord wash over you with a comfort and peace that only He can give. May He guide you in your grief and give you special memories of your Father, Husband, Grandfather, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and friend. Sending you a BIG HUG.
Dan was one of my favorite friends. Always enjoyed visiting with him at our county meetings and at the State Office. Loved to hear that laugh! He will be missed.
Carrollyn, thinking of you and you family. Praying for peace and comfort for you.
Patsy Logan
Dan was a great guy and a friend to all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his family.
I am so sorry. I knew Dan when he was in Rockwall and I was a Program Assistant in Cooke County in the same district. After he went to the State Office, I had numerous occasions to be around him, and he was still the same happy, friendly person, always with that big bear hug. He is now enjoying his Heavenly reward.
My Deepest condolences to the Family.
Mr. Kropp Hired me as a trainee for the Farm Service Agency back in 2000 and for that I will always be grateful to him. We Bobcats will always stick together.
Rest In Peace Mr. Kropp
Carrollyn and Family,
Dan was a mentor to several of us “young guys” in ASCS. I followed him in Rockwall Co. and found out he was irreplaceable! Later in our careers, we became close friends. He was one of the best the State Office ever had. We pray for comfort for you and your family.
Tim and Margaret Gilbert