Marilyn Asprooth

MARILYN "LYNN" JEANETTE

CROPPER ASPROOTH

Cedar Rapids

Marilyn "Lynn" Jeanette Cropper Asprooth, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died April 19, 2016, in Lincoln, Neb.

Lynn was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Craig, Neb., to Floyd and Elvira Cropper. She married Richard "Dick" Asprooth of Rockford, Ill., in Lyons, Neb., on June 20, 1954.

Lynn was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and taught physical education over a period of 20 years. Following teaching, she worked as office manager and financial secretary for Central Park Presbyterian Church for 19 years.

She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and held most of the offices in the local alumnae chapter, as well as serving in state offices and six national offices. She received the national Ernestine Block Grigsby award given to one alumna each biennium who has given outstanding service to their local chapter. She was a member of KG of PEO and served in many offices, including president of the chapter and president of the Reciprocity Group of Cedar Rapids. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and held numerous chairmanships over the years, as well as being a member of the sanctuary choir. At St. Paul's, she also served as wedding coordinator.

Lynn leaves behind her two daughters, Vicki Roy (Joe) of Lincoln, Neb., and Jody Taylor (Ric) of Steward, Ill.; three grandchildren, Luke Taylor (Jamie), Stephanie Roy and Allison Carson (Keenan); and two great- grandchildren, Alex and Abby Taylor.

A celebration of Lynn's life will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 7, at 3 p.m. Visitation with family will take place at St. Paul's Church from 2 to 3 p.m. May 7, preceding the memorial service.

Online condolences may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com under "obituaries."