Linda L. Popp's Obituary
POPP, Linda L., age 83, of Bellbrook, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Linda “Lynn” was a very sweet mom and a wonderful grandmother, always having high expectations and being very firm in her convictions. Her life goal was to be a good mom and provide her family with the values she had been raised with, and provide them with all the extra experiences that would enrich their lives. She was always very active in her kids’ school. She was a member of the PTO at Oakwood Schools; she volunteered in the library and served as a room mother, assisting with everyday tasks to ensure classrooms ran smoothly. As a room mother, Lynn would dress up as a news reporter every Halloween when the students paraded in their costumes. She was the neighborhood chairman and a leader for the Girl Scouts in Oakwood for about 12 years. In addition, she was also a Den Mother for Cub Scouts. After staying at home to raise the children, Linda worked in metal stamping manufacturing with her husband and children. For nearly 20 years, she served as the office manager and handled shipping and receiving for Dayton Short Run Stamping Company. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Oakwood for 15 years and, in 1985, began attending and became a member of daughter church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Kettering. While at Concordia Lutheran Church, she served as Sunday School Superintendent, taught Sunday School, and headed the Vacation Bible School each year. At Emmanuel, Linda was a part of the Dan Fellowship, a member of the choir, a member of several fellowship groups, and an active member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.
She was extremely family-oriented and always there for everyone. Linda greatly enjoyed doing crafts. She had a tradition of making Macramé baby hangers for everyone in the family. She enjoyed creating lavish plaster paintings with her husband. For Christmas, she handmade Christmas boots for each family member to hang on the mantle. Her organizational skills always put the boots in order of family members. She proudly took on the role of Santa Claus and would write a letter to put in everyone’s boots, from Santa's perspective, of course. Making nut bread, fudge and cookies was a must during the Christmas season. During Christmas, Linda, with her husband, Bob, would decorate the house and put up lights, making it look nice and festive. Christmas cards and family letter were also a must. She loved decorating the house for any holiday and would try to find any excuse to put up lights. Every Friday and Saturday were dedicated to family nights, when they would make homemade pizzas from scratch. Linda was the family photographer and loved capturing their memories. You could never see the front of her fridge because she always proudly displayed pictures and art work of her family and over time, it became a good place to keep doctor’s appointment cards. She looked forward to “date night” with grandson, Richard and taking her grandchildren to the park were she would always take the opportunity to swing with them. She would attend all children and grandchildrens plays, sporting, band and choir events. She consistently kept her yard looking nice. She was usually seen with trimmers in hand, tending to her plants and flowers. Along with her husband, she loved to tend the bird, squirrel, and hummingbird feeders throughout their property.
Linda never knew a stranger. Her dad said her eyes and mouth opened on the same hinge. She would easily befriend the elderly and would often visit nursing homes and rehabilitation units, taking homemade goodies to brighten their day. She was known for her love of chocolates and Brach’s butterscotch and root beer candies. She enjoyed watching Bing Crosby, “I Love Lucy”, Doris Day, and “The Bells of St. Mary’s”. When her husband, Bob, retired, she got him into the soap opera “All My Children”. She looked forward to playing Rummy, Clue, Yahtzee, and working on puzzles. Linda always placed labels on items throughout her house. It was important to her to document everything she kept so others could know the story behind it: who had given it to her, when, and why. Surrounding her kitchen, you could see the collection of plates she had accumulated over the years —well over 100, some dating back to plates made in China over 170 years ago. Among many things, she will be remembered for her pride and dedication to her family, which she loved very much.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 60 years, Robert “Bob” Allan Popp, in 2024; great-grandson, James A. Popp; her parents, Lawrence and Leona Eastman Wing; Stepmother Anne Wing; six brothers, Lyle Wing, Leroy Wing, Leonard Wing, Michael Wing, Albert Freislaben, and Dennis Freislaben; and three sisters, Lila Cotter, Shenda Bahr, and Maryann Bobber. She is survived by one son, Carl (Tammy) Allan Popp Sr.; two daughters, Teresa L. Valencia and Lesa M. Bame; four grandchildren, Richard J. Bame, Carl A. (Cheyenne) Popp Jr., Robert (Cierra) J. Popp, Josef F. Valencia; ten great-grandchildren, Lacey M. Seip, Kyla M. Seip, Anya M. Bame, Evelynn M. Bame, Charlotte S. Popp, Aaliyah G. Huston; Taliah J. Trent, Gabriel A. Popp, Maximus J. Popp, and Harlyn E. Huston; one sister, Sheila (Charles) Bachmann; and many beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Kettering. Pastor Mark Carlson will be officiating. The burial will be at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 am to 11 am on Wednesday at the Church, service at 11, and luncheon following the service. Conner & Koch Funeral Home in Bellbrook is serving the family. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences at www.connerandkoch.com.
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