Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Gosper County > Smithfield > Hope Lutheran Cemetery > Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup

Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup

View larger map

1 / 3

2 / 3

3 / 3

❮ ❯

Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup

Birth	:	25 Jul 1927 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Nov 2011 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5667500, -99.6800000
Description	:	Samuel Edward "Sam" Stroup, 84 years of age, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. Sam was born July 25, 1927 in Holdrege, the youngest son of Dale D. and Lillian (Brown) Stroup. Sam graduated from Holdrege High School with the Class of 1945. That same year, he joined the U.S. Navy in August. Sam married Wauneta "Nita" Fastenau on November 23, 1951. To this union four children were born: Steven, Kirk, Samuel A. and Holly. Sam attended one year of college at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and later, attended Purdue... Read More	Samuel Edward "Sam" Stroup, 84 years of age, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. Sam was born July 25, 1927 in Holdrege, the youngest son of Dale D. and Lillian (Brown) Stroup. Sam graduated from Holdrege High School with the Class of 1945. That same year, he joined the U.S. Navy in August. Sam married Wauneta "Nita" Fastenau on November 23, 1951. To this union four children were born: Steven, Kirk, Samuel A. and Holly. Sam attended one year of college at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and later, attended Purdue University, graduating with a degree in Life Insurance Marketing. He worked for Ohio National Life Insurance for over fifty years selling life insurance, writing pension plans and providing estate planning services. He received his CLU degree in 1970. Sam was a member of the Holdrege First Presbyterian Church for over sixty years and very active in the church choir as well as serving in many of the offices. He was a life time member of the Holdrege Jaycee's and served as the organization's president. Sam was also a member of the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce, the Holdrege Country Club, American Legion, and Rotary International, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. Sam enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons, and could frequently be found out on the golf course with his many friends. Sam and his wife, Nita started traveling in 1976 and visited all fifty states and fifty-seven countries. They shared some of their vacations with their children and grandchildren. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Nita, in 2001. Sam married Jacqulyn (Johnson) Hueftle on October 27, 2001 and they continued to travel. His now extended family included four more children and ten grandchildren, of which several liked Grandpa Sam to take them out to the golf course and teach them how to play pool. Sam and Jacque enjoyed traveling to many places that were extra special to him, including almost all fifty states. They spent several winters in Arizona, sharing that time with friends. Many trips were shared with long time friends and their wives. He was honored to go on the Phelps County Hero Flight in September 2009 with World War II Veterans and be chosen to be one of the four Veterans to lay the wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His sweet tooth was well known about town and he knew where all the candy dishes were. He liked to keep some in his pocket at all times and enjoyed sharing this candy with his friends. Besides his wife Nita, he was preceded in death by, his parents and grandson, Jason Stroup and sister-in-law, Miriam "Shorts" Fastenau. Sam leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Jacque of Holdrege; children: Steven Stroup and his wife, Susan, Kirk Stroup and his wife, Lori, all of Holdrege, Samuel A. Stroup and his wife, Roxanna of Arvada, Colorado, Holly Rowland and her husband, Bob of Las Vegas, Nevada; his extended family: Scott and Kris Hueftle and Jeff and Monica Hueftle all of Holdrege, Stacy and Dave Havenridge of Pleasant Hill, Iowa and Marti and Troy Baily of Omaha, Nebraska; nineteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; brother, Bob and Rogene Stroup of Lenexa, Kansas; brothers-in-law: Keith "Swede" and Charlotte Fastenau of Bertrand, Nebraska, Eldon and Joanne Hueftle of Holdrege and Jim and LeAnn Johnson of Blue Hill, Nebraska; sisters-in-law: Loretta and LeRoy Kuck of Smithfield and Kim Johnson of Red Cloud, Nebraska, along with a host of relatives and friends. Interment was in the Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Smithfield, Nebraska with Military Honors provided by Martin Horn American Legion Post #66 in conjunction with the U.S. Navy Military Honors Team.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup's memorial?
Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup's memorial is located at: Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Smithfield, Gosper County, USA.
When did Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup death?
Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup death on 19 Nov 2011 in Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Samuel Edward “Sam” Stroup's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5667500
Longitude: -99.6800000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Wauneta May “Nita” Fastenau Stroup

(1929 - 2001)

Siblings

Robert Dale Stroup

(1925 - 2016)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5667500, -99.6800000

2. Keely Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5727500, -99.6563500

3. Immanuel Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5682983, -99.6283035

4. Highland Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5194016, -99.6430969

5. Yoder Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4957000, -99.6845500

6. Sandstrom Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5983009, -99.5661011

7. Adullam Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6265000, -99.5856000

8. Robb Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6710691, -99.6996001

9. Quakerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6189003, -99.8097000

10. Fairfield Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4672012, -99.7549973

11. Plum Creek Massacre Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6726840, -99.6058220

12. Elwood Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5999300, -99.8397300

13. Loomis Cemetery
Loomis, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4801860, -99.5128300

14. Platte Valley Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6425018, -99.5028000

15. Shaw Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4303017, -99.5781021

16. Zion Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -99.7005997

17. Homerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4668999, -99.8593979

18. Williamsburg Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490290, -99.4543150

19. McGuire Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4380989, -99.8664017

20. Moses Hill Cemetery
Loomis, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5104490, -99.4388600

21. Evergreen Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7639008, -99.6791992

22. Overton Cemetery
Overton, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7317009, -99.5222015

23. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4206500, -99.8672000

24. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4664001, -99.9250031