Harvey F. Roffers

Harvey F. Roffers, 90, De Pere, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born April 10, 1934 to the late Frank and Cecelia Roffers. He married his lifetime sweetheart, Barbara Basinski, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church on September 13, 1958. Harvey and Barb were blessed with 6 loving and devoted daughters.
At a young age, Harvey started helping out on the family farm until he chose to serve in the US Army. Shortly after returning home from the service, Harvey and his brother, Norman, took over the family farm. While working and raising his family, Harvey also enjoyed playing cards, snowmobiling, playing his accordion, listening and dancing to polka music, and woodworking. He and his family loved spending time at their cottage in Crivitz, where he enjoyed boating, and the great outdoors.
After retiring from the farm, Harvey and Barb moved to their cottage, converting it into their loving home for many years before moving back to De Pere. The Crivitz years were some of their fondest memories. They opened their home for all, to come and spend countless hours of family time on the water and indoors.
Harvey and Barb were lifelong Catholics, and together they instilled Christian values in their children. Through the years, they were further blessed with 6 wonderful son-in-laws. Harvey's infectious smile could light up any room. He had a kind soul and was soft spoken with a great sense of humor and a quick wit. His love for life and his will to fight, was like no other!
Harvey is survived by his daughters; Denise (Jim) Beaudry, Patty (Gary) Nelson, Lynn (Brian) Katers, Jeannine (Brian) Vanden Heuvel, Lisa (Todd) Ambrosius, and Kendra (Todd) Deschane. He is further survived by his grandchildren; Matt (Heather), Phil (Kara), Andrew, Jeff (Katie), Becky, Brad, Cole, Amber (Ben), Ashley (Austin), Jake (Jayme), Josh (Aleks), Emily (Perry), Luke (Tatum), Tyler (Shelby), Megan (Nick), Raef, Sutter, Langden, Easton, Denton, Eric (Kris), Angela (Travis), Eric (Jess), Tim, and Jordan (Shannen); as well as many great-grandchildren. His brother-in-laws; Bob Grosse, and Edwin Basinski, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Roffers, his parents, his in-laws; Edwin and Athlene Basinski, his siblings; Rita (Walter) Jarosinski, Arleen (Harold) VandenHeuvel, Norman Roffers, Dolores (Roy) Holl, and Donna Grosse. Barb's siblings; Harold (Cleo) Basinski, Pat (Bob) DeGrand, Shirley (Mel) Lardo, and Char Basinski, as well as one son-in-law Dave Wypiszynski.
Special thanks to Harvey's longtime loving caregivers; Mary, Lynn, Sharon, Karin, Alice, Annette, Ally, and all other current and past caregivers; Also his nurses Ashley and Hannah who were so willing to honor the family's wishes regarding his care, and the wonderful staff at Moments Hospice; Bellin staff; and Leo, Mary's dog, who was always by his side.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 8:00-10:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1307 Lourdes Ave., De Pere, WI 54115. A mass of Christian burial will begin immediately following the visitation at 10:30 AM with Fr. James Baraniak O.Praem. officiating. Military honors to follow. Entombment will take place in the Allouez Catholic Mausoleum.