Howard "Dutch" Raymond Troupe

Howard R. "Dutch" Troupe, 93, of Oelwein, Iowa died Saturday morning, December 19, 2015 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Reverend Paul C. McManus and Deacon Jim Patera officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
4th Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary: 4:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Military Memorial Service: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home by the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 Honor Guard of Oelwein.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed in his name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Howard Raymond Troupe was born December 29, 1921 in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of George W. and Bertha (Tetlow) Troupe. He attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic School. On May 10, 1953, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Stasi at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Dutch proudly served in the United States Air Force during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years. He then was employed at Luigi's Restaurant & Lounge in Oelwein for 17 years. Dutch was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus; V.F.W.; Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 and past member of the Ross Reid American Legion Post # 9 Honor Guard of Oelwein. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and was an avid sports fan especially the Cubs.

Dutch is survived by his wife: Kay Troupe of Oelwein;
daughter: Rachelle Troupe of Oelwein;
son: Allen Troupe of Dubuque;
sister: Mary "Peg" Lockard of Chandler, Arizona;
and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 sisters; and 5 brothers.