David J. Roper

David J. Roper, age 83, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born on December 23, 1937 to Louis and Evelyn Roper in Tiffin, Ohio. Dave married Molly on September 5, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. Dave is survived by Molly, his loving wife of 61 years. He is also survived by his son Bill (Norma) Roper; daughters Sherri Armstrong and Julie Hill; grandchildren Amanda Boyd, Chad (Sarah) Roper, Lisa Smith, Wesley Hill, Lance (Tori) Roper, Kyle Armstrong; great grandchildren Sara Murphy, Adilyn and Adria Smith, Violet Roper; Sisters Janet (John) Hughett, Sandy Haynes and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Evelyn Roper, his brother Bob Walters, and his granddaughter Kristi Hill. Dave served as a Machinist Mate Second Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958 on the USS Hornet. He was Worshipful Master of Boaz Lodge and Phoenix Lodge, affiliated with Robinson Locke Lodge #659, Phoenix Lodge #123, Northern Light #40, Ft Meigs Chapter #29 RAM, Toledo Council #33, Toledo Commandery #7, Turkey Foot Council AMD, Apollo Chapter #1 RAM, May Elliott Chapter OES, Zenobia Shrine. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1980. Served the Lodge of Perfection as Thrice Potent Master from 1994-1996. Served as Valley Trustee. Was coronated a 33rd degree Mason on September 28, 1999 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Past President of the 8th Capitular District, Past DEO of the 8th Capitular District. Friends and family will be received Friday, August 6, 2021 from 4-8 P.M. at Witzler-Shank Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) where a masonic service will be held at 7 P.M. Visitation will continue Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home with a funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Union Cemetery. Contributions made in David’s name may be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com. .