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Wayne J. Roper

Shorewood, Wisconsin

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Roper, Wayne J. Wayne died peacefully on March 4, 2012, after a long, happy and successful life. Affectionately known as "Rope" by friends and colleagues, he was born on May 17, 1924, in Chester, Iowa. He grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with his parents, Lydia and Edward Roper, and sister, Maxine...

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Dear marty, Joan and Bill,
We are saddened to hear that Rope has left us. We have thought of him as we bike past his former Sanibel haunt. Allen will miss him a The Round Table. We send you and all his family our deepest sympathy.
Yours, Pat and Allen Rieselbach

Dear Bill and Marty,

Sincere sympathies to you both. Bill, so many great memories together at school, at the TC and at the lake! Your dad was the epitome of a classy man - a statesman, commodore and truly good man. He will be missed...

Wayne will also be remembered as a thoughtful and effective philanthropist who cared deeply about improving educational opportunities for the most disadvantaged children in Milwaukee. I will miss our conversations and his wonderful spirit.

My condolences to your family. I knew Wayne when I worked for Herbert and Katherine Kurth in the late 1970's. He was a fine gentleman. May he rest in peace.

I was privileged to work with Mr. Roper early in my career. He was the definition of a smart and ethical lawyer. He was also a very good man and I was very fortunate to have learned some very important lessions from the best. Our entire legal community will miss you Rope.

Dear Marty and Bill-
So sorry to hear about your dad. Will never forget the memories we shared in WFB and on the lake. All the best to you and with sincere sympathies for your loss.

Mr. Roper, you will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have met you. May peace be with you. With warm aloha!

Mr. Roper, you will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know you. You were truly a wonderful man. We will always remember you! Dave and Lucy Conway (Honolulu, Hawaii).

A lawyer and a gentleman. Timeless values, and treasured memories. Thank you Rope.