Roche, Geoffrey C. Age 65, passed away early Friday morning, August 11th, 2017, surrounded by many loved ones. He loved fishing, playing golf and writing poetry. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1973. Preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Roche. Survived by his daughters Rochelle (Todd) Rieck and Kyle (Justin) Erickson, brothers Robert, Chris (Becky), Barry (LaVonne), and sisters Kathy (Alan) Domeyer, Sandy (Tim) Eaton, Shaun Stende, and Molly (Chris) Gerber and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23rd from 6 pm to 8 pm at Morris Nilsen Funeral Home, 6527 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN and a memorial mass on Thursday, August 24th at 11 am at Church of St. Thomas The Apostle, 2914 West 44th St, Minneapolis, MN. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling Cemetery. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com