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Royce A. Topp
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Royce A. Topp, age 80, of Carrington, ND, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, with family members by his side. Royce Allen Topp was born July 4, 1935, to Reuben and Lily (Hart) Topp. He attended Cherry Lake Rural School, and graduated from Grace City Public School in 1952. He then completed an eight week Agriculture Short Course at NDSU in Fargo in 1953. Royce farmed near Grace City, ND, all of his life until retiring in 2000. Royce married his high school sweetheart, Mary C. Meier, on October 9, 1955, and would have celebrated their 60 years of marriage this fall. They lived on the family farm until they moved to Carrington in 2005. He was a valued member of the community. Royce was involved as a Township officer, member of the Grace City School Board, Grace City United Methodist Church, where he had served as Treasurer, Council on Aging, Carrington Senior Citizen’s Board, Carrington Lion’s Club, Trinity Lutheran Church Council, and Community Credit Union Director. Royce also served as a member of the Dakota Central Telecommunications Board for many years. Royce enjoyed playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, and watching his grandkids’ and great-grandkids’ sports and activities. He was a wonderful and cherished husband, father, and grandfather with a great sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Mary Topp, Carrington; daughters Candice (Reggie) Grinde, West Fargo, ND, Marsha (Larry) Scanson, Grace City, Jackie (Jerry) Rausch, Eden Prairie, MN, Brenda (Jim) Lepinski, Riverview, FL, Cara (Greg) Olson, Minot, ND, and Paula (John) Peterson, Portland, ND. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sisters Ruby Melgard, Perham, MN, and Gloria Gilliss, New Rockford, ND, brother-in-law John (Dee) Meier, Apache Junction, AZ, and sister-in-law Ardyce Meier, Mesa, AZ.
Royce was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Lily Topp, sisters Donna (Francis) Resler, Marlyss Edland; brother Floyd Topp; brothers-in-law Fredrick Melgard, John Gilliss, Bill Meier, and sister-in-law Doris (Norbert) Hoffman. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the Grace City Cemetery Association.
PRAYER SERVICE: Friday, July 31, 2015 at 7:30PM in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 10:00AM BURIAL: Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, ND
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Name: John Willoughby
Date: August 2nd
Message: To the Top Family I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Royce. I have very found memories of him from Grace City. He was always willing to talk to us as kids and I don't believe he ever missed any activities that ever took place in the community. My thoughts are with each and every one of you during this very difficult time.
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Name: AJ C.
Date: 31-Jul-2015
Message: I am sorry that you are grieving the passing of Mr.Topp. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I hope you will find some comfort in Jesus' promise of the resurrection, when those who are sleeping in death, will be raised up, and restored back to life. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15) May the words from these scriptures help ease your pain.
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Name: ROGER MILLER
Date: 7/31/2015
Message: Mary, Joan and I send our deepest heart felt sympathy on the loss of Royce. Express our condolences to your entire family. GOD will give you the strength to sustain you during your grief. We love you.
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Name: Anna and John Curtis
Date: 7-31-2015
Message: Our condolences to Royce's beautiful wife, Mary, and family. May God comfort you and be at your side during this difficult time in your lives. We are so sorry for your loss of such a loving husband and dad. Rest in peace Royce.
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Name: Michelle Johnson
Date: 7/31/2015
Message: Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
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Name: Lowell and Lesa (Luttschwager) Whaley
Date: 7/31/2015
Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Royce will be missed by so many who knew and loved him. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
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Name: Marlene Pieske
Date: July 31,2015
Message: My sympathy to you Mary and family. Was so surprised when I heard of Royce's death on the radio. So enjoyed playing cards with him. Will miss seeing him there. May God give you strength at this time. Marlene
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Name: Amanda Lepinski
Date: 7/31/2015
Message: Thank you, Grandpa Topp for loving and accepting me as one of your grandchildren. I was so honored to be brought into this family when dad and Brenda married. Rest in Peace, I love you and am SO thankful I got to see you in June. My prayers are will you all! <3
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Name: Darvin Randklev
Date: 07-30-2015
Message: Rest in peace my friend and prayers out the all the family.
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Name: Julie (Jewel) Nygaard
Date: July 30, 2015
Message: Mary, I send you my deepest condolences and prayer with all Christian sympathy I have many fond memories of Royce from my time at Grace City. May God bless you and your family with comfort and hope at this time. In Christian sympathy and prayer, Pastor Julie
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Name: Larry Lepinski
Date: July 30, 2015
Message: "To those who mourn, peace...the despairing, hope....and the broken-hearted, consolation."
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Name: Bonnie Lepinski Rourke
Date: 7/30/2015
Message: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. God's gentle hand will guide you.