Ronald Stephan Popp

Ronald Stephan Popp obituary

Ronald Stephan Popp

Ronald Popp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartholomew Funeral Home - Valparaiso on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Ronald Stephan Popp, 80 of Westville, passed away Monday, July 21,2025 in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born September 1,1944 in Valparaiso, the son of Stephan Popp and June (Robertson) Erickson. Ronald was an Engineer at Bethlehem Steel for 53 years and a consultant for Popp Co, Inc for 13 years. He was a member of Unity of the Dunes Church in Valparaiso and volunteered at the Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton. He married Mari E. O'Malley, who survives in Westville. Also surviving is his son James Popp of Lafayette, IN. and a sister Kathy Erickson Spilka (Robert) of Pomfret, CT. He was preceded in death by his son John Popp, his sister Debra, stepson Michael O'Malley and his parents. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 2, 2025, from 12 pm to 3 pm at Geisosomo's Pizzeria, 371 Indian Boundary Road # B, Chesterton, Indiana 46304.

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Lesley O'Malley

July 29, 2025

Ron was one of the nicest people I ever met. I was married to his step son Mike for many years and always enjoyed our time together. He was always so kind and welcoming, and had a great sense of humor. Rest in peace Ron, love you.
Lesley

Judy Gorski MacDonald

July 29, 2025

I have such good memories of Ron. My older brother Alvin and Ron were very good friends and classmates. I used to tag along with them. Ron always made us laugh. I looked forward to seeing Ron every year at our alumni gatherings. I'm going to miss him!

Merlon Clayton

July 28, 2025

My deepest condolence, I have a great respect for Ron.
Thanks for letting me call you a friend.

Mary Linoski

July 27, 2025

Ron was one of the nicest guys I knew. Never too busy to give somebody help. Rest in peace Ron we love you.

Rita Shehan

July 23, 2025

I´ll never forget how Ron could light up a room with his jokes and stories. He had such a gift for making people laugh and feel at ease. Every time I think of him, I smile. He was truly one of a kind-kind-hearted, funny, and full of life. He will be missed!

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