Michael Charles Stroup, age 59, of Estes Park, Colorado, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at his home.
Born Feb. 15, 1948 in Frederick, MD, he was a son of the late Gilbert S. Stroup Sr. and Frances H. Kehne Stroup.
He was a 1966 graduate of Middletown High School and had attended Bowling Green University in Ohio.
He was a self-employed painter and carpenter.
He is survived by one brother, Gilbert S. Stroup Jr. and wife Nancy of Myersville; two nieces, Lisa J. Cyr, husband John and son Jarrett, all of Frederick, and Lori A. Stroup of Smithsburg; aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 4 P.M. Saturday in the chapel of Zion Lutheran Church in Middletown. The Rev. Kathy Vitalis Hoffman will officiate. Private burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Myersville.
There will be no viewing or visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Property Committee, special projects, 107 W. Main St., Middletown, MD 21769.
Arrangements are being handled by Bast Funeral Home in Boonsboro, MD.
Online condolences may be made to www.bastfuneralhome.com.