David A. Roop Sr., age 62, late of Hobart, IN, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. Beloved husband of Cindy A. Roop, nee Turner. Devoted father of Marco (Gloria) Mendez, Tim (Tracy) Nossem, David Roop Jr., Tracy (Steven) Steffek, Christopher (Andrea) Roop, and Eric (fiancée Sasha) Roop; Stepfather of Angela (Scott) Deal, and Nicole (John) Dvorscak. Proud grandfather of eleven. Dear brother of Ray (Debbie) Roop Sr., Elaine (Tom) Cortez, Chuck Roop, Sue Choate, George (Natalie) Roop, Mary Keith, the late Robert (Fay) Roop, and the late Randy Roop. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311 with Minister Jerry A. Cleek officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery - Merrillville, IN. David was U.S. Army Veteran having served proudly in Vietnam. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society (651 E. 3rd St. Hobart, IN 46342) appreciated.