Glen Harvey Roepke of Somerset WI., died peacefully in Woodbury MN., on September 28, 2024 at the age of 71.
Glen was born on June 19, 1953 in Stillwater, MN. to Arthur & Florence Roepke. He attended Somerset High School Class of 1972. He married Marlene K. Pittman and they were blessed with children Glen and Mary Beth, (they later divorced). Glen retired from Andersen Windows with 22 years of service.
Glen was passionate about 1959 GMC Pick Up and often indulged in buying parts to fix it. You could always find him tinkering on his trucks to fix them, listening to his favorite song “The Battle of The Green Beret”. He loved going to the Back to the 50’s car show at the State Fair Grounds and the Friday night car shows in North St Paul. He loved a good burn out! Glen was a very quiet soul. You could always see him wearing his Army jacket out and about no matter what the temperature was outside (He also took it to Heaven with him). Glen was a generous individual who loved his family. He also loved a good pancake breakfast and rice hotdish, along with his dogs Bonnie & Puppers.
Glen will remain forever in the hearts of his son Glen Arthur Roepke, his grandson’s Orion Roepke & Zayne Roepke, His Sister Velvet (Todd) Peterson, Nephew Jacob Peterson, uncle Richard Clayton, aunt Darlene Clayton, Jeanna (Chris) Gorka, their children Elli & Alex, and many other family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by His daughter Mary Beth Roepke, parents Arthur & Florence Roepke, Grandma Hazel Clayton, Uncle Clyde Clayton. His soulmate of 38 years Cynthia Jo Patrick and her son, Justin Patrick.
The Celebration of Life is scheduled for Oct 19, 2024 from 10:00 Am-12:00 PM, Service at 12:00 PM at Christ Lutheran Church 510 Germain St. Somerset, WI. Luncheon in Fellowship Hall after service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Glen’s life. Please dress casually and wear your favorite Hot Rod shirt.
Interment will be after the Luncheon at Emmanual Lutheran Cemetery- 1554 County Road V Somerset, Wisconsin.
Pall Bearer Butch Clayton
The family would like to thank St Croix Hospice for the comfort care he received from them.
Services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home.