Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kent, Charles Edward  July 29, 2007
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Battle Creek Enquirer Aug 1, 2007
Charles Edward Stroup, age 83, of Brighton, formerly of Portage, Michigan. Mr. 
Stroup passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2007 following an extended illness. He 
in Anderson, Indiana the son of Clifford and Hazel (Gardner) Stroup. 
Mr. Stroup was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Sue Hice in 1990 and 
his sister, Phyllis Moran.
He retired in 1987 from Western Michigan University where he was employed as 
the Director of Student Activities. He was also employed at Battle Creek 
Lakeview High School for 20 years where he served as a teacher, counselor and 
track and cross-country coach. He attained his BA from Drake University where 
he was a member of their track team and Sigma Phi Epsilon. He received his 
Master's degree from Western Michigan University. Mr. Stroup proudly served in 
WWII as a Sgt. in the United States Army where he earned a bronze star.

Visitation Thursday, August 2, 2007, 2 to 4 p.m. with the funeral service at 
4:00 p.m. at the Keehn Funeral Home, 706 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116 (810-
229-9871) with the Rev. Fred Finzer officiating. Burial Friday, August 3, 2007, 
11:00 a.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. The family 
suggests that memorial contributions be made to Western Michigan University 
Athletic Department, "Gary Fund" in Mr. Stroup's name. 


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