Richard ""Ricky"" Joseph Roper 44, passed away Thursday April 23, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 2:00PM Sunday April 26, 2009 in the Cochran Funeral Home Onalaska Chapel.

Ricky was born February 4, 1965 in Livingston to parents Charles DeWitt Roper and Judith Havel Touchstone. He is preceded in death by his father, and sister Angela Roper.

He is survived by his wife Dydita Edwards of Onalaska, mother and step father Judi and John Touchstone of Livingston,mother Frances Clifton of Livingston, son Derek Duncan of Onalaska, and daughter Brandi Duncan of Austin. He also survived by his grandchildren Austin Blake Duncan and Cameron Duncan, brother Justin Clifton, and sister Robin Rippy.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Please sign the online guest book at www.cochranfh.com