Patrick Neil Roper

January 12, 1974 - December 28, 2017

Roper, Patrick Neil, age 43, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 28, 2017. He was at home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 12, 1974 to Harold James Roper and Donna Louise Roper née Morgan. Pat was active in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle. He graduated from Glendale High School in Springfield, MO in 1992. He then continued on to obtain degrees in Math, Physics and Electrical Engineering from Drury University in Springfield, MO and Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He was a lifelong employee of Boeing in St. Louis. Pat loved being outdoors and hiking with friends, playing tabletop role playing games and being with his two boys. He was a proud member of the Fear the Boot podcast and his laugh will echo through the Internet. Pat is survived by his loving wife, Beth, and two boys- Duncan and Connor. He is also survived by his parents, Harold James Roper and Donna Louise Roper of Springfield. Other close family include his half siblings- David Roper, Doug Roper Scarlett Roper and Rick Roper. He is also survived by countless aunts, uncles and cousins as well as close friends. The family will greet friends from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Buchholz West Mortuary on Friday January 5, 2018. There will be a short religious service also at Buchholz West at 4:00 pm. In lieu flowers or other conciliatory gestures, please donate the money you would have spent to one of the following organizations: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Annie's Hope.