Roger W. Copas, age 77, of Thorp, formerly of Cornell, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.  He was surrounded by his family.

On Feb. 18, 1948, Roger William Copas was born to Orville and Nancy (Hawke) Copas in La Crosse. He was raised in Iowa until moving to the Bruce/Ladysmith area as a young boy. Roger received his education in the Bruce and Flambeau public schools. After completing his education, Roger enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968, where he spent 3-½ years serving in the Vietnam War and receiving two Purple Hearts before his Honorable Discharge in 1971.

Roger was united in marriage to Roxanne M. Pospisil on Dec. 2, 1972, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tony. They spent 52 wonderful years together and Roxi was the love of his life. After his military discharge, Roger worked for the Soo Line Railroad for 17-1/2 years. In 1982, he started City Side Liquidators with his wife, with stores located in Clark, Chippewa, Rusk and Sawyer counties. In addition to owning his own business, Roger worked along with his son, Casey, as co-owner and operator of C&C Excavating. He also maintained the Mill Yard Park softball field and cemetery in Estella.

In Roger’s lifetime, he served as president for the Soo Line Railroad Union and had many interests. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling. He liked watching the Brewers, Packers, Badgers and Fox News. He had great happiness when he was spending time with his three dogs, Daisy, Peanut and Miss Mini.

Roger will be dearly missed by his wife, Roxi, of Thorp; three sons, Mike Copas of Cornell, Casey Copas (Wanda Patrie) of Cornell and Levi (Heather) Copas of Chippewa Falls; three grandsons, Brady (Nicole), Devin and Austin Copas; six siblings, Susan (Bruce) Petrie of Waukesha, Wayne Copas of Ladysmith, Alan (Cherry) Copas of Durand, Sarah (Jim) Ambrose of Amherst, Paul (Roberta) Copas of Ladysmith and Margaret (Jeff) Holzem of Ladysmith; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Copas.

Funeral services will be held at noon, Monday, March 31, at Thorp Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Voldberg officiating, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m.  Following the service, Military Honors will be conducted by Thorp American Legion Post #118.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Thorp Funeral Home of Thorp is assisting the family with arrangements.