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Francis ROLLER Obituary
Age 87, of Springfield, passed away on December 22, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1935, the son of Robert E. and Ethel (Riffle) Roller. A lifelong resident of Springfield, he graduated from Springfield High School in 1953, and Wittenberg University in 1957. Following military service with the U.S. Army, serving in Italy and in the U.S. Army Reserves, he returned to Wittenberg to work in the Office of the Registrar. He became University Registrar in 1966, holding that position until his retirement after 38 years of service to Wittenberg. Gene was an active and faithful member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, having served in many leadership roles over the years. He also served on the Ohio Synod (ELCA) governing board. He was a member of the Clark County Historical Society and a First Families member of the Clark County Genealogical Society. Service to his community includes past president of Lutheran Community Services, member of the Oesterlen Board, poll worker for the Clark County Board of Elections, and docent at the Heritage Center of Clark County. He received the Edith E. Stager Memorial Award as a tutor for the Clark County Literacy Center. Gene loved his family, Civil War history, travel, and trains. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine (Fackler) Roller; daughters Kimberly (Paul) Handrock of Carmel, Indiana, and Lynda (David) Farrell of Springfield; grandchildren: Alex and Kathryn Handrock and Evan and Collin Farrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nettie (Donnelly) Roller, and his aunt, Frances Roller. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Thursday, December 29, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1801 St. Paris Pike, Springfield. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 am at the church. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, or Wittenberg University Advancement Office, Box 720, Springfield, Ohio, 45501. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.littletonandrue.com.
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Dan Ryan
June 11, 2023
I don't know if anyone reads these things but if they do, I want to let them know what a nice person Eugene Roller was. The night before I graduated from Wittenberg in 1971, a friend of mine and I were out celebrating and saw Mr. Roller in his office upstairs at Recitation Hall doing whatever a registrar does the night before graduation. My friend needed at least a "C" in one of his classes to graduate. It was beautiful Spring evening and Mr. Roller's window was open so my friend hollered up at him, "did I make it?" Mr. Roller stuck his head out the window and with a big grin responded "suit up big boy, sit up!" That has been 52 yrs ago and I have never forgotten, and never will, the kindness of the Wittenberg registrar Eugene Roller. It was a fun night for a couple of graduates to be and he made it even more fun. I am sure he contributed a lot to the success of Wittenberg but here's just one more small contribution he made that no one knew about until now. Dan Ryan Greenwood, Indiana
Jim and Sarah Handrock
December 28, 2022
May God give you the peace that only He can give knowing that this is not good-bye but see you later.
Bill Meyer
December 25, 2022
I served with Gene in Italy, we were in the same unit and I have pictures of him. I thought he was from Xenia Andover the years I tried to find him. I still live in Dayton Ohio. It´s a small world. I am sorry I didn´t connect with him. My Deepest Sympathy to the family. Bill Meyer
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