Roger William Copas
Roger William Copas, 77, Thorp, and formerly of Cornell, passed away, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, surrounded by his family.
Roger was born Feb. 18, 1948, 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 three and a half 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, 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 and a half years. He started City Side Liquidators in 1982, 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.
Roger had great happiness when he was spending time with his three dogs, Daisy, Peanut and Miss Mini.
He is survived by and will be dearly missed by his wife – Roxi, Thorp; three sons – Mike Copas, Cornell, Casey Copas (Wanda Patrie), Cornell, and Levi (Heather) Copas, Chippewa Falls; three grandsons – Brady (Nicole), Devin and Austin Copas; six siblings – Susan (Bruce) Petrie, Waukesha, Wayne Copas, Ladysmith, Alan (Cherry) Copas, Durand, Sarah (Jim) Ambrose, Amherst, Paul (Roberta) Copas, Ladysmith, and Margaret (Jeff) Holzem, Ladysmith; and several nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother – David Copas.
Services were held at noon, Monday, March 31, at Thorp Funeral Home, with the Rev. Craig Voldberg officiating, with a visitation one hour prior to the service, at 11 a.m. Following the service, military honors were conducted by the Thorp American Legion Post 118.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh. com. Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 166773
