Richard “Duke” Ropp Jr., 76, Columbia City, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022.

He was born April 25, 1946.

On Nov. 18, 1967, he married Rita Hinen; she survives in Columbia City.

He is survived by his children, Jon (Dawn) Ropp, Carmel, Cheri (Tom Boivin) Ropp, Evansville, Wis. and Jay (Krissy) Ropp, Larwill; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Joy (Mike) Lee, Garland, Texas and Daniel (Melanie) Ropp, Reno, N.V.

DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.