Charles Frederick Propp

Charles Frederick Propp Charles “Chuck” Frederick Propp, longtime resident of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully at home in North Fort Myers on August 18, 2026. He was 93 years old. Chuck was born October 5, 1932 in Hamburg, Nebraska, son of the late Harry H. Propp and Nellie Pearl (Buttermore) Propp. He is survived by his Daughter, Kim Propp, Nieces and Nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert “Bob” Jack Propp (Mary Lou) and James “Jim” Richard Propp (Peg) and sister, Bettie Lou (Propp) Siebel. Chuck grew up in Marion, Kansas where he graduated in 1951. His family owned and operated a trucking business and from an early age he developed a love for trucking industry. He traveled the United States and help build many of the highways that connected communities across the country. In October of 1957 Chuck and his family moved to Fort Myers, Florida. They operated Bayshore Trucking and worked on many major highways built in Lee, Charlotte and Collier Counties including hauling road materials for the construction of Alligator Alley. The family trucking business later became Propp Trucking, where Chuck worked alongside his father. He spent his entire life in the trucking industry – dump trucks, over-the-road hauling, and everything in between. Trucking wasn’t just his work; it was hi passion and his love. Chuck joined the Araba Shrine Temple in 1969 and remained a dedicated member for the rest of his life. He served on the Director Staff and, in later years, helped coordinate transportation for the Shrine Hospital, transporting patients back and forth to Tampa. He was also a member of the SW Florida Fair Association and enjoyed working the annual Fair for years. Chuck was a Mason for 57 years and was a member of the Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge No. 362. In his younger years, he was also a member of Civil Air Patrol at Page Field. Outside of work and is many organizations, Chuck loved fishing and boating. He also enjoyed his favorite lunch spots, Farmers Market and Smoke-N-Pit, where he always had his favorite seat. Chuck loved to tell a good joke and could always be counted on to bring a smile and laugh to those around him. Chuck was devoted to the organizations and people who were a part of his life. He built lasting friendships, shared countless stories and touched many lives along the way. He will be remembered for his love of family, his dedication to his work, his passion for fishing and boating and his sense of humor, and his unwavering commitment to the organizations he loved. Chuck will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Charles Frederick Propp

October 5, 1932 - August 18, 2026