TJ Roop

April 25, 1930 - January 20, 2022

TJ Roop, 91, of Wapakoneta, died 7:55 a.m., Thurs. Jan. 20, 2022, at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born April 25, 1930, in Prestonsburg, KY, the son of Levi & Laura (Addington) Roop, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 26, 1949, he married Helen L. Benzing, and she died Sept. 10, 2013. Survivors include, 2 children, Dennis (Theresa) Roop, Cridersville, OH, Barbara (James) Smith, Wapakoneta; 9 grandchildren, Kim (Sean) Grubb, Ryan Phillips, Marc Phillips, Heather Phillips, Melissa (Jason) Phillips, Erin (Chase) Falke, Matthew (Sarah) Smith, Daniel Benzing, Mike Benzing; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 daughters, Peg Mitchell, Carolyn (Russell) Phillips, and Beverly Roop, and a step-son, Paul (Gabi) Benzing. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Curtis Roop, Astor Roop, Ernest Roop, Gladys Dillion, Russell Roop, Aileen Dew, Adis Roop, Irene Landt, Otis Roop, Arnold Roop, Donald Roop, and Ruby Nichols. TJ retired in 1995 as a buffer at Ohio Decorative Products, Spencerville, OH. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, and working in his garage. He was also very talented working with his hands in building various projects.