Carol Ann Roper , "Mnitowin" age 77, of Webster, passed away on July 11, 2018 at her home.
Carol was born on September 8, 1940 to parents, Elsie (Campbell) and Ernest Peters Sr. She attended grade school in Morton, MN, and later in Redwood Falls, MN.
Carol married Jack Edward Roper Sr. in 1958 and together the couple raised three children until Jack’s unexpected passing in 1977.
Carol enjoyed being a caregiver to others almost all of her life, she did daycare out of her own home for 30+ years. She loved caring for others and treated each child she watched as her own. She was always known for putting others before herself and liked having company over to care and cook for them. Carol adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She will be deeply missed.
Preceding Carol in death are her parents; husband, Jack Roper Sr.; sons, James Lee Roper Sr. and Jack Edward Roper Jr.; siblings: Auggie Peters, Jerome Peters, Judy Peters-Lamb, Joanne Peters-Hurd; grandsons: Lance Roper, Ernie Roper, Thaddeus Roper and Joshua Roper.
Carol is survived by her significant other of 50 years, Geraldine Mae Stepan; daughter, Sharrie Lynn Roper (Charles Robinson); grandchildren: Alicia (Joe) McGeshick, Ashley Roper, Jackie Roper, Cowan Bruss, Gahshi Roper, Rochelle Roper-Jackson, Mandy Roper, Lacie Roper, Chaz Roper, James Roper Jr. and Jamie Roper; 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest Peters Jr. and Sheldon Peters Wolfchild; sister, Arlene Peters-Sam; daughter-in-law, Jeanie Roper; and many great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 8:00pm-9:00pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. The interment will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00am at Jackson Cemetery, a feast will be held following the burial at Carol’s house.
Pallbearers are: Charles Robinson, Joe McGeshick, Cowan Bruss, Bob Thunder, Ruben Adan, Joseph McGeshick Jr. and Jerome McGeshick.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com