Gary Wayne Stroup, 66
Published 10:37 am Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Gary Wayne Stroup, 66, of Rose Creek, Minn. died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System — Rochester.
Born to Norman (Dale) and Maureen (Baker) Stroup in Emmetsberg, Iowa, on May 10, 1947, Gary was the first of six children in his family. Soon after graduating from Mallard High School in 1965, he served in the United States Air Force until 1968, when he was honorably discharged following the untimely death of this father. On Jan. 11, 1969, he married Marcia Engle at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek, Minn. At this time, Gary was operating the family farm while developing several additional entrepreneurial ventures. In 1981, Gary formed Stroup Brothers Distributing with his brother Rick. Over the next several decades, Gary developed an extensive property investment business, which he owned until his death.
Gary spent 30 years as a member of the Rose Creek Volunteer Fire Department and was also an active member for more than 45 years at the Adams, Minn. American Legion. In addition, Gary was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Gary lived a fulfilling life including his passion for making deals, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marcia of Rose Creek, Minn.; daughter, Michelle (David) Schooff of Mankato, Minn.; son, Ryan “Rudy” Stroup (Holly Rosevold); two grandchildren, Samson and Abram of North Mankato, Minn. He is also survived by his mother, Maureen Schmit of Rose Creek, Minn.; three brothers, Rick (Kerry) Stroup and Ron (LuAnn) Stroup both of Rose Creek, Minn.; Bob (Christy) Stroup of Seattle; and two sisters, Beverly (Mike) Legler of Webster, Minn. and Becky (Paul) Seidenkranz of Cannon Falls, Minn. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman (Dale) and step-father, Louie Schmit.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek, Minn. with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Military rites will be Adams American Legion Post 146. A private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home in Adams from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.