About Us

Roper & Sons Funeral Home
A Lincoln Institution

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Roper & Sons Funeral Home in Lincoln has a proud history of providing funeral and cremation services since 1901. Providing families with compassionate support and guidance when making funeral arrangements is what we do best. Whether you are planning a traditional funeral, or a memorial tribute at a later time, our caring team is here to help you.

Grief Support
Multiple Locations
Custom Services
OVER 120 YEARs
Online memorials
Livestreams
RESPONSIVE
Compassionate

Obituaries & Services

Ahmed Shan

1/14

Mary Lou (Seuss) Philippi

2/14

Dr. Elliott L. Rustad

3/14

Karl Leigh Kollmorgen

4/14

Herman W. Knoche

5/14

Betty J. Fischer

6/14

Rosalee Mae Nagele

7/14

Linda R. Fischer

8/14

Keith H. Brinkhoff

9/14

Margaret “Marnie” Gardner Cheuvront

10/14

Anne E. Burns

11/14

Catherine A. Blythe-Oberg

12/14

Alexander Hamilton

13/14

Steven Michael Gehr

14/14

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From our Clients

The staff at Roper and Sons were very helpful in planning the funeral service for my husband. They listened to what we would like to have done and they also made some suggestions that were very helpful. They took time with us to plan the service and did not rush us along.

—Vicki B.

News and Events

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Legacy of Service

Roper & Sons: A Legacy of Service, Compassion, and Dedication

For over a century, Roper & Sons has been a cornerstone of the Lincoln community, serving as a trusted partner to families during life’s most challenging moments. Established in 1901,

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Grief Support

We understand that grieving doesn’t end after the service. We offer Aftercare for grief support as you process and heal from your loss.

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