Evelyn was born in Scottsbluff NE to Alex and Anna Reisig in January 1939.
Evelyn graduated with honors from Gering High School (Nebraska) in 1956. Her activities included theater, 4-H, and class librarian. Evelyn was a commencement speaker at her graduation, and she was awarded a full academic scholarship to Denver University.
Evelyn graduated from Denver University in 1960 with a degree in Medical Technology. She was a leader in several academic organizations including Alpha Lambda Delta, President of Alpha Sigma Chi, Vice President of Alpha Delta Theta, Vice President of Iota Sigma Pi, and Vice President of Mortar Board.
Evelyn worked as a Medical Technologist at Denver General Hospital from 1960-1970.
She married Ralph Roepnack, a classmate from DU, in 1962. During the 1960’s, Evelyn and Ralph spent time skiing and later building a cabin getaway in the mountains.
Ralph and Evelyn welcomed their son Howard in 1969.
After Ralph’s death in 1988, Evelyn settled in Lakewood Colorado to pursue a degree in computer programming. She completed the program and worked as a computer programmer until she retired in 2001.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph. She is survived by her son Howard and his wife Elena, and two granddaughters Simone and Jenna
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