Jason Edward Gropp

Jason Edward Gropp, age 49, was born in Terre Haute, IN on April 19, 1977. He died at his home in Carmel, IN on July 24, 2026 of cholangiocarcinoma. He was first diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in 2013 just after his children were born. He received curative treatment, but the cancer returned in March of 2025. He was tenacious in his pursuit of treatment and clinical trials in hopes of prolonging his time with his beloved family.

He is survived by his wife Emily Jungers Gropp, his children Margaret and Oliver Gropp, his parents E. Eugene and Therese Gropp, sisters Angel (Mark) Rain and Heather Rogers, half-brother Grant (Ginny) Munroe, and nieces and nephew Emma and Leo Rain and Rachael Rogers. He was preceded in death by his daughter Lauren Gropp.

Jason grew up in Terre Haute where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic school and graduated in 1995 from Terre Haute North Vigo High School. In 2003, he earned a BS in Finance from Indiana State University. He met Emily at their 10-year high school reunion where he charmed her with his sense of humor and continued to make her laugh every day thereafter. They were married on May 5, 2007, in Terre Haute, IN and established their home in Carmel, IN. He worked for many years in information technology at Somerset CPAs, now known as CBiz. He was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Carmel where he was drawn to the church’s sincere warmth and inclusivity.

Jason’s hobbies and interests over the years included cycling and photography, and he possessed a deep knowledge of audio systems and a wide appreciation for music. He was a lifelong audiophile, whether he was listening to his home stereo, attending live concerts, or playing the role of DJ for family dance parties and on road trips with his young children. He was a talented photographer and chronicled his children's long NICU journey with daily photographs, outlining their setbacks and successes for their friends and family.

He was beloved for his wit and kindness. His calm demeanor and thoughtful attitude always put others at ease. He was ever optimistic that things would work out fine, but even when they didn't, he would spin it into a great story. Jason approached life with curiosity, playfulness and a sense of adventure. He relished holiday traditions, especially Christmas. He enjoyed visiting the farmers market, local festivals, area parks and new restaurants. Jason loved traveling with his family, and returning to Holland, Michigan was a favorite summer ritual. More than anything, Jason deeply loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed running remote control cars with his son and creating elaborate personalities for his daughter's stuffed animals. His playful spirit will live on in his children, and he will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home, 11411 N. Michigan Road.  Funeral services will be on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 1402 W. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in support of Jason's children https://www.supportnow.org/the-gropp-family  or to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/donate/.