• strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_argument::init() should be compatible with views_handler::init(&$view, $options) in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_argument.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_validate() should be compatible with views_handler::options_validate($form, &$form_state) in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_submit() should be compatible with views_handler::options_submit($form, &$form_state) in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter_node_status::operator_form() should be compatible with views_handler_filter::operator_form(&$form, &$form_state) in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/modules/node/views_handler_filter_node_status.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/glencoenews/www/www/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.

Roberta J. Copler, 58, of Rochester

Robbie Copler
Roberta “Robbie” Jean Copler, 58, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester on Monday, June 6, 2016.
 
A private family service is planned.
 
Roberta “Robbie” Copler was born Jan. 23, 1958, in Key West, Florida, the daughter of Robert Dean and Betty Jean (Hellerud) Copler. As her father was in the Navy, she moved several times with her family during her childhood, living in Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Guam, Arizona and Rhode Island. Her father retired in 1973 and the family settled in Pine Island, and she graduated with the Pine Island High School class of 1976.
 
She continued her education in Rochester and Minneapolis, eventually obtaining her RN degree. She worked in Twin Cities area hospitals, including the University of Minnesota. During her time at the University, she was involved in caring for liver transplant patients. One of those patients, Mee Soo Chung, captured her heart and, after Mee Soo was discharged, Ms. Copler went with her to her home state of California to continue medical care for her, and became “Mom” to her young charge. After Mee Soo’s death, Ms. Copler began foster care for other children with medical needs in California. There, she connected with the second child of her heart, Jessica.
 
Eventually, she returned to Minnesota with Jessica and resumed her nursing career, mostly working with the elderly in the Rochester and Zumbrota areas. She resided in Byron for many years and later in Rochester.
 
Health issues caused an early end to her nursing career, but she continued to live independently in Rochester. Although her first and foremost priority was always her foster children, whom she called her gifts from God, she also enjoyed needlepoint, sewing, reading, watching television, sports and movies, social media, flip flops and beaches, playing Bingo and other activities. Like her parents, she had a true passion for Minnesota Vikings football and was a loyal fan.
 
She is survived by the daughter of her heart, Jessica Copler of Rochester; her siblings, Lori Copler of Brownton and Jeff Copler of Byron; nephew, Matthew Copler of Rochester; niece, Meghan Copler of Minneapolis; and aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Betty Copler; first daughter of her heart, Mee Soo Chung; her grandparents; and uncles and aunts.