Richard Ropar, 78, passed away January 19, 2023 at Aperion Care, Michigan City. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Wanda (Worek) Ropar and Matthew Joseph Ropar and served in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, California during the Vietnam War. After moving back to Indiana, he worked at Midwest Steel for 39 years, where he later retired. Richard played several sports, enjoying golf and his annual trips with his friends the most. He was often proud to play a round with his daughter, who was on the high school golf team.
Surviving him is his wife Penny Walters Ropar, daughter Monica, step-son Michael Kerr, step-daughter Shannon Kerr and a son and three daughters from a previous marriage Rick Jr., Loren (Wade)Smith, Lisa (Nick) Moceri, Theresa Dalton; his sisters Carol Lambert, Delores (Garry) LaBerge and Marlene (Carl) Milcarek; 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild and his brother in law Cal Lambert.
To honor Rich’s memory, donations may be made to Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN.