Patricia Roppel

Patricia Roppel (1939–2015) was an eminent United States figure whose career in philosophy left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Patricia exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Patricia Ann Roppel was a historian, writer and educator who specialized in the history of Southeast Alaska. She had thirteen books and more than 100 articles published during her career. Much of her work focused on the people and locations of that particular region, as well as the state's major industries, including mining, salmon fishing and hatcheries, and canning. She was named "Alaska Historian of the Year" by the Alaska Historical Society in 1978 and 2006 in recognition of books released during those years....

The passing of Patricia Roppel on 2015-01-06 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.