Kropf, Arthur Carl "Art" (Died)

KROPF, Arthur Carl "Art" - Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Art Kropf passed away in his 76th year after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Brantford General Hospital on Sunday January 27th, 2013. Loving husband and best friend of Therese "Teri" Kropf (nee Koebel). Predeceased by his parents Clayton Kropf and Clara Bast. Cherished father of Kevin (Wendy) of Australia and Brenda Kersey (Rob) of Princeton. Beloved grandfather of Alanna, Chad, Matt, Josh, Brandon, Keenan (Lynea) and Shelby and great-grandson Sebastian. Remembered by his stepmother Vera Scheifele. Survived by his sister Berenice Herrfort (and the late Al), and brother Ron (Brenda), stepsister Irene Jutzi (Robert) and stepbrother Wilson Cook (Joyce). Loving brother-in-law of John Kuepfer, Dianne Robinson (Bob), Blanche Sebert and Bernie Koebel (Kathy). Godfather of Shelby, Terry and Sheri. Best friend of Ron and Marilyn and Keith and Betty. Predeceased by his sisters Kelsey Kuepfer and Shirley Hergott and brother Bruce Kropf. Art will be dearly missed by his extended family, many dear friends and former co-workers. Art worked for over 38 years for Maple Lane Dairy in Kitchener followed by a short stint with Norris Bakery. He worked up until retirement with Little Falls Car Wash in St. Mary's. In his spare time, Art loved to make a bottle of wine, wash his beloved Lincoln or go fishing or camping. Friends will be welcomed at the DWAYNE D. BUDGELL Funeral Home , 1105 Rest Acres Road, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A prayer and vigil service will be held Friday at 8:45 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 17 Washington Street, Paris on Saturday February 2nd, 2013 at 11 am. Father Mike Bennett will officiate. In accordance with Art's wishes, cremation has already taken place. In Art's memory, donations to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca BUDGELL's 519-442-2200 PARIS 12243994