James M. Kroupa (Jamie) age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 28, 2024. He was the loving husband of Alexis (O'Conke), devoted father of Mia (age 1) and Adelynn (age 9), cherished son of Michael and Deborah (McCarley) and companion to brother Ryan. Jamie is also survived by his grandmother, Carol Gladys; Nana, Nancy McCarley; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jamie lived life to its fullest and loved time spent with his young daughters, coaching Addy's softball team, cheering for the OSU Buckeyes, or playing a round of golf. Family, friends and others whose lives Jamie touched are invited to reminisce, grieve and support each other on Wednesday May 8, 2024, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. In lieu of flowers, please offer support to his daughters through the "Memorial FBO Kroupa Daughters" account set up at LorMet Credit Union, 2051 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Amherst, OH. 44001. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com