In Support of Fallen MSP Trooper Joel Eugene Popp
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The abundance of support and love being expressed toward the family is beyond measure! As requests to help the family continue, we decided it would be best to use this reputable platform to organize contributions.
Not comfortable using this platform? You can also consider the following options:
Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center - Be sure to indicate "SAGINAW" with your contribution to ensure it is earmarked for the cause led by Joel's wife Stefanie.
Those hoping to contribute meals, may wish to consider contributing to a GrubHub gift card, organized By Genesee County Foster Love via PayPal: @geneseefosterlove
MSTAF - Monetary donations for the Popp Family can be made in care of the Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund (MSTAF). In the Tribute section, please indicate your gift is for the Popp Family.
Hold the Line - We have a benefit collection live on the website. All of the proceeds of this will be donated to the family of Trooper Popp with the assistance of the Michigan State Police Troopers Association and the Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund. Please reach out if you’d like to make a donation directly to this fund. The collection is available by clicking here.
Obituary
(excerpts from the press release from the Michigan State Police)
January 25, 2024
LANSING, MICH. It is with the utmost sadness that the Michigan State Police (MSP) confirms the on-duty death of Tpr. Joel Popp of the Tri-City Post.
“This is a message none of us wishes to deliver. With a very heavy heart I confirm the death of one of our own, Tpr. Joel Popp,” stated Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. “I ask that you please keep his family, fellow troopers and all whose lives he has touched in your thoughts.”
At 7:12 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 24, Popp and other troopers were investigating a suspected impaired driver who was stopped on northbound I-75 near Birch Run in a curved lane of travel.
Another motorist, an 81-year-old male, struck two patrol cars and Popp, who was outside his patrol vehicle.
Popp was transported to Hurley Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
Popp, 39 years of age, enlisted with the MSP in January of 2020, graduating as a member of the 137th Trooper Recruit School. He has served at the Tri-City Post his entire career.
Popp is survived by his wife Stefanie and a young daughter.
The MSP wishes to acknowledge our many police partners and emergency responders who assisted at the scene and who continue to provide support to our department during this difficult time. We also want to thank the staff and medical professionals at Hurley Medical Center for their care and compassion.
Organizer and beneficiary
Robert Licht
Organizer
Frankenmuth, MI
Stefanie Popp
Beneficiary