Roger J. Kopp

So, a little personal message today.

I was starting the planning of a family golf trip and golf always leads my thoughts to Roger. We lost him 11 years ago this week. He raised 5 good boys and we all loved to golf with him. I think we all jockeyed to ride the cart with him. We didn't acknowledge that we wanted his golf tips, but secretly we loved them. Even in his last few rounds with us, he thought he was superman, and would try to hit driver off the deck to reach a par 5 in...

Dad,
It's been ten years and I still miss you. It hurts this time of year. I've picked up the phone quite a few times to call you since you've been gone. Kinda stupid right? Things are different now. You held the family together and gave all of us reason to make plans and get together. I'm sorry I wasn't there as much as I should have been. After Mom, I was never very good dealing with saying goodbye. I love you both and miss you hopelessly. I wish you and mom could have seen the farm. It...

Well it's father's day 9 years later. I woke up with the feeling that I would be playing golf today as we always did. Ben is home from his 1st year of college and Katie got her own car and is always on the move somewhere. Tina is steady as always. I sure miss you Dad. Say 'hi' to Mom for us. See you soon!

Boy we sure could have used you at the golf tournament a couple weeks ago, we all floundered at the same time. That's when you would typically carry us to the end. Miss you Dad!

Today it was -2 degrees and I got to thinking of how much you hated the cold when you were wiring , but how you toughed it out as you did everything you came up against. As time goes by I keep getting older and you keep getting smarter. Go figure! I think of you almost every day and we talk about you often with the kids. I love you Dad! Carl

Dad, I was thinking of you today as I do every day. I read my card nearly every morning and it makes me smile. Just like you did. I sure miss you. Katie sleeps with your blanket every night. Ben asks about you often. They both sure miss you.
We all love you and think of you often.
Your loving son,