Gary J. Popp

Nov. 24, 1939-Dec. 11, 2021

Gary J. Popp, 82, of Crawfordsville passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

Gary was born Nov. 24, 1939, at Painesville, Ohio, to James F. Popp and Esther E. (Sommers) Popp.

Gary is survived by son Davey (Della) Popp; daughter Terri (Kirk) Barrick; two brothers, Gail (Delores) Popp and Maynard Popp; long-time companion Starla Carver; step-children, Brandon (Jamie) Brown, Caleb (Sara) Brown, Kyle Carver and Cassie Carver; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by father James; mother Esther; step-mother Helen Popp; brother Frank J. Popp; two sons, Damon and James “Jimmy” Popp; and wife, Connie (Niece) Popp.

Gary was an avid Ohio State fan. He enjoyed lottery tickets, mowing and laughing. He looked forward to Sunday nights, he loved going to work. Gary worked at Penguin Random House for seven years. His motto was “time to make the donuts.” Gary served his county in the United States Army.

Visitation will be at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, on Friday, Dec. 17 from 2 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 4 p.m., with Pastor Vernon Dowell officiating. The service will be lived-streamed and recorded and can be viewed on his obituary page.

Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.