Roger Zerbe

1936 - 2015

BORN

1936

DIED

2015

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Cremation Society of Illinois - Funeral Service Center

6471 N. Northwest Hwy

Chicago, Illinois

Roger Zerbe Obituary

Roger O. Zerbe, 78, of Rockford passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Roger was born July 28, 1936, in Chicago; son of Marvin and Viola (Russ) Zerbe. He was the owner of Dollar Signs, Inc Outdoor Advertising. Roger enjoyed fishing, camping and walking the dogs. Survivors include, daughters, Kristin (LeRoyal Thomas) Long, Jackie (Edward) Bennett, Jennifer (Eric) Anderson; grandchildren, Tim, Kevin, Nicolle, Trisha, Cassie, Andrea, Brett, Jillian and Lizzy; great-grandchild, Niéra nieces and nephews, Mike, Danny, Patti and Jackie; sister-in-law, Pat Zerbe. Predeceased by wife, Mary Ellen and brother, Wilbur Zerbe. Memorial Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in the chapel of Cremation Society of Illinois, 6825 Weaver Road, Rockford, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Memorials can be directed to the family. Cremation Society of Illinois assisted the family. To extend condolences go to Cremation-Society.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2015.
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John Mihalik

March 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the the Zerbe family at this time.
I have very fond childhood memories.

Brenda Kalasa Buesching

March 25, 2015

Roger was a wonderful man, he always made my day better! Please know that I loved your father, he is most definitely one of my favorites!!!

Charmaine Bartlett

March 24, 2015

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