I see that people are still pulling up my article about Grover Daniel "Tex" Roper, Jr., so I thought since people were still interested in him, I would share another article. This one was published in the News Star on January 7, 1985, three months before his death.

Every community has their characters. Some more colorful than others! One of Monroe and West Monroe's was Tex Roper. Grover Daniel "Tex" Roper, Jr. was born on October 19, 1922, the son of Grover Sr. We share a common ancestor, so Tex was a very distant cousin of mine (2nd Cousin, twice removed)! Anyway, the … Continue reading Tex Roper – A Colorful Character of the Twin Cities →