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Rockwell James Roppe

Male 1955 - 2011  (55 years)


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  • Name Rockwell James Roppe  [1, 2
    Birth 11 Oct 1955  Winona, Winona, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Death 5 Jul 2011  Goodview, Winona, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Notes 
    • Rockwell "Rocky" Roppe, 55, of Goodview died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at his residence. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service-Hansen Goodview Chapel is assisting the family.

      {A Friday morning fire destroyed a dilapidated Goodview home while its sole occupant was away.
      The call came in at 10:50 a.m., sending firefighters to 4746 Fifth St., where smoke was rolling from the roof and windows as Goodview firefighters weaved a hose through yard debris to the small structure.
      The occupant, Rockwell "Rocky" Roppe, 49, returned at 11:25 a.m. and watched firefighters work on the home.
      A neighbor and LaVern Hauschildt, Goodview Police Chief, said Roppe was a longtime resident there.
      Firefighters had the fire nearly out by 12:10 p.m., Hauschildt said. Winona County Red Cross was trying to organize living arrangements for Roppe, Hauschildt said.}
      {Councilmember Erdman reviewed with the Council another meeting she had with Mr. Rocky Roppe concerning his residence on Fourth Street. She believes his property needs to be inspected by the Fire Chief because she thinks it's a fire hazard. She also stressed the need that a case worker from Winona County Mental Health should be assigned to work with him again. The Mayor reviewed the history about Mr. Roppe and his property with the Council.}
      {Councilmember Erdman gave the Council an update on the cat situation in her neighborhood. She also informed the Council Mr. Rocky Roppe visited her home to voice his opinion that he is being harassed by the Police Department. Police Chief Russell clarified for the Council he did visit with Mr. Roppe about two weeks ago about the condition his property was in. He informed Mr. Roppe if he didn't clean it up, the Police Department will start to cite him. The Chief indicated he recently drove by the property in question, and he believes Mr. Roppe has made vast improvements to the property since the time of the initial discussion.}
      {The Chief of Police reviewed his report and gave the Council a quick update on the Rocky Roppe situation. He indicated Mr. Roppe has a court appearance scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. for violating the restraining order against him, and for the citations served upon him to date. He informed the Council he had a conversation with Rocky's caseworker, and hopes the caseworker can help guide Rocky to understand the situation. The Mayor indicated the case deserves sensitivity for all those involved. } [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
    Person ID I13190  Mindrum
    Last Modified 26 Jul 2011 

    Father Alfred Gehardt Roppe,   b. 18 Oct 1913, Spring Grove, Houston, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jul 1970, Winona, Winona, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years) 
    Mother Myrtle Marian Pete James,   b. 9 Jan 1913, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 May 1962, Winona, Winona, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 49 years) 
    Marriage 14 Oct 1944  [2
    Family ID F9160  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S349] Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, www.ancestry.com.

    2. [S1033] Myrtle James Roppe obituary, Tri-County Record, 24 May 1962, p. 1.

    3. [S5288] Rockwell Roppe obituary, WinonaDailyNews.com, 11 Jul 2011.

    4. [S5246] WinonaDailyNews.com, 16 Oct 2004.

    5. [S5244] City Council Minutes, City of Goodview, MN 20 Apr 2009.

    6. [S5245] City Council Minutes, City of Goodview, MN, 6 Apr 2009.

    7. [S5247] Goodview City Council minutes, 7 May 2007.