Aaron Duane Roper

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Aaron Duane Roper, age 61, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, due to a tragic accident at his residence on January 27, 2025. As a beloved father the family is deeply saddened and shocked by his unexpected death.

Aaron is survived by his partner of 14 years, Monique Germuska; children: Jennifer Ann Viernow, Aubree J Thompson, Hunter Erin Jeanette Roper, and Aaron Roper, Jr.; sister, Sherry Roper Nalder; parents, Marion and Gail Roper; his dog and best friend, Cody; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and many cousins and close friends. He was predeceased by his son, Forrest Thompson; nephew, Jake Nalder; both sets of grandparents; as well an many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Aaron was born in Oakland, California, on November 23, 1963, to Marion Duane Roper and Gail Cindy Roper. The family moved to Evanston, Wyoming in the winter of 1970 and then to Ogden, Utah, the summer of 1978 where many great memories and lifelong friendships were made. Aaron moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado as an adult, where he enjoyed fishing and camping and worked in construction as an interior and exterior concrete mechanic. 

Aaron had his first child, Jennifer with his first love and high school sweetheart, Terresa Rael. They later separated but always remained friends. He later married Wendee Thompson and produced two children from that union, Forrest and Aubree. They were later divorced. Aaron married Deborah Wood and became a stepfather to her two young sons, Christopher Catalini and Angelo Catalini, Jr. They were later divorced but stayed in touch.

His greatest joys came from his children, grandchildren, being outdoors, fishing and tubing down rivers with his kids in the summer, visiting friends and family, working on cars, and his dogs, Laramie and Cody. Aaron was a friend to everyone. If someone needed help, he’d help them without even thinking twice.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Aaron’s Mortuary, 496 24th Street, Ogden, Utah. Friends may visit with family at a Viewing from 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service.