Richard Walter Roper joined his lifetime love, Charlotte, on March 10, 2020 when he passed suddenly in Fort Collins, CO. The two were separated by body and spirit for a very short time. The family grieves dearly but knows this was meant to be. We remember a lifetime of love, family, friends and amazing experiences and take comfort in knowing these will continue on their next journey together.
Richard “Dick” Roper was born in Hudson, CO to Walter Roper & Maggie Wyscaver. He attended college in Greeley until called to the Navy, reporting to the USS Coral Sea 1959-61. Upon return he married his Hudson sweetheart in 1962, starting their family in Johnstown, CO. Richard was an active member of the Johnstown and Greeley communities, participating on the Town Board, the Greeley Stampede Committee and then The Old Buckers, Greeley Rotary, and various Ready Mixed Concrete and Homebuilders associations both local and national. He made a lifetime out of selling concrete, not cement, and if you knew him, he would make sure you knew the difference. He immensely enjoyed hunting, fishing and entertaining friends and family.
He will be missed by his daughters and their families. Leslie, Boyd, Edward & Sydney Mekelburg and Audrey, Marty, Zach & Easton Miller.
He was a big man, who is leaving a huge hole in our lives. A gentle giant and a grizzly bear all-in-one.
In lieu of an in-person celebration or service, we ask that you pause for a moment, reflect and toast Richard. The family would love to read a story or a remark to help us all with closure. Condolences for the family can be placed at www.allnuttgreeley.com
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