Harold William Roper

Harold William Roper, 95 of Grand Ridge passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Pleasant View Luther Home, Ottawa.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Pleasant View Luther Home, Ottawa.  A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services.  Rev. Anne Ferguson of the Grand Ridge United Methodist Church will officiate.  Burial will be in the Grand Ridge Cemetery at a later date.

Grand Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harold was born on July 29, 1922 in Kewanee to William and Irene (Verstraete) Roper.  He married Anne E. Henry on August 21, 1945.  They have been married for 72 years.

He is survived by his wife Anne, son, Terry (Gaylene) Roper and daughter Cynthia (David) Boldt both of Grand Ridge, four grandchildren Brian (Gina) Roper, Michael (Keri) Roper, Jeremy (Julie) Boldt and Beth Roper and eight great-grandchildren.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Dorothy Coulter.

Harold was a member of the Grand Ridge United Methodist Church. He served on the Grand Ridge Cemetery Board and was a Cub Scout Master for several years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Grand Ridge United Methodist Church, Grand Ridge Fire Department or to the donors choice.