Obituary of Carol Stroupe

Carol Stroupe was born in Asheville, North Carolina on September 4, 1938.  He was one of twelve children born from the union of Herbert Franklin Stroupe and Lula Dolly (Townsend) Stroupe.  He enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country honorably.

He married Barbara Joyce Farner on December 17, 1960, in Southgate, Michigan.  The couple was blessed with the birth of three children, and they moved to Monroe County in 1973.  The couple worshipped at Expansion Baptist Church in Southgate.  For thirty-one years, Carol provided for his family with employment at Ford Motor Company.  As proud member of the United Auto Workers he worked as a welder repairman, retiring in 2000.  As the head of the family, Carol also provided a rock-solid foundation for his family and showed unwavering loyalty to family and friends alike.

Carol was dependable, a man of his word, and always did good work no matter the job.  He was insightful, outgoing and held a unique sense of humor and wit, which he shared generously with those he loved.  Those on the receiving end of his teasing cherished it as a sign of affection.  Because of all this, his family and those around him adored him.  Carol believed in the power of education and often preached the value to his children which, in turn, set them up for success.  Self-taught in many different fields and areas of knowledge, he continued throughout life to pass this knowledge on to his children and others along with the idea that if one sets their mind to a thing, they can achieve it.  His advice was sought after and always sound.  He was a great lover of music that spanned a wide range of genres and styles from R&B to country. He also enjoyed golfing, playing and rangering at numerous local courses.

Carol Stroupe, age 85 of Monroe, passed away at home on Sunday; August 25, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loving family. His passing was preceded by his parents; a granddaughter: Mӓdchen Eileen; Siblings: Son Stroupe, Jack Stroupe, Irene Lunsford, Louise Moote, Effie Lunsford, Nina Mae Bartlett, Delores Wright, Eva Bunch, Carolyn Burns, and Richard Stroupe

To cherish his memory, he leaves his beloved wife of sixty-three years: Barbara Joyce Stroupe of Monroe; three children: Adrian Chad (Susan Kay) Stroupe, April S. Stroupe (Kenneth Witkowski), and Darren S. Stroupe (Kendra Sarvadi); a brother: Robert "Chad" Stroupe; and four grandchildren: Olivia Claire (Andrew) Greve, Claudia Carol Stroupe, Faith Nickoline Witkowski (Jacob Crisp), and Jude Samuel Witkowski.

Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday; August 30, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070.  A Celebration of His Life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday; August 31, 2024, also at Merkle’s with Pastor Roy Southerland officiating.  A luncheon will follow for all of those in attendance in the Outreach Centre.  A burial will take place at Michigan Memorial Park in Huron Township.

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