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Roger Kroll Obituary
Roger Kroll a native of Long Beach California, born September 18, 1947, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 27th 2016 surrounded by his family and friends. Roger attended college at USC where he attained a BA in Social Science and Communications and later received an MBA from Long Beach State College. He began working at Orchid Cleaners, the family dry cleaning business, in the late 1960s and ran the business through 1987. He met Bonnie Noah in 1971 and they were married December 10, 1972. They travelled extensively in Europe, Mexico, Canada and the United States and raised two exceptional children, Jennifer and Lydia. After the family sold Orchid Cleaners, Roger fullfilled life long dreams by opening his own business, Orchid Graphics and Marketing, and becoming a teacher of graphic design, math, general education, Microsoft Office and computer animation. Starting in the late 1990s, he taught for ROP and SCROC, was a substitute teacher for Long Beach Unified, taught at the East Los Angeles Skills Center and Long Beach School for Adults, and most recently was the computer lab tech and substitute teacher at Kettering Elementary School. He was an active member of several social clubs including Long Beach Tippers, The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Long Beach Committee of 300. His past club affiliations include the Lions Club, Elks Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Harbor Dry Cleaners Association. He was an avid USC football fan and especially beloved by fellow fans and USC alumnus. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, his children Jennifer and Lydia and partner Quinn, his adopted son Eric Stewart and wife Candice, his sister Laura Wabash and husband Lee, nephew James Phelps and wife Josie, and cousin Jan McCaul. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Services will be held on Thursday, September 1 at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary at 1500 East San Antonio Drive in Long Beach. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obits.
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rae boylan
June 22, 2017
Roger, Earl (Duke) and i were roommates at USC for two years, and he and i were on the crew together. He was always my conscience about trying to lose weight, something that doesn't come naturally to me, for the crew and more importantly he was a friend whom i knew would always be there for me during the tough times at school. we stayed in touch for quite a while but then drifted in our own direction, but i never forgot him and am truly saddened to learn of his passing. he will never be forgotten by me, and i know that he did not have a mean spirited cell in his body; one of the truly great people who will be missed by all who had the privileged to have known him. there is no kinder person. fight on...RB
Lydia Meroll
September 5, 2016
Here's to better times, daddy. I'll never forget all the ways that you enriched me and Jen's lives. Here's a picture of us two years ago on your birthday at your favorite restaurant; Tony Roma's for Ribs! I wish I could celebrate this years birthday with you. Love you forever...
Jess Simply
September 4, 2016
Condolences are sent out to Bonnie and Jennifer and lydia
jereimiah, jayden, kayleb stewart
September 3, 2016
I love you Papa roger and miss you forever.
candice stewart
September 3, 2016
Roger was a good man that I fell in love with right away, from the first time I met him we were friends. He was a great man to cherish and his grandkids loved him dearly. He will always and forever be in our hearts.
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Elsine Marco
September 3, 2016
Bonnie, I was so sorry to read of Roger's passing. I hope that you and your family are well and that you can focus on the good times and the love that Roger had for you and the kids.
Earl Lubitow
September 2, 2016
Roger was my roommate at USC. But "roommate" is an understatement. His family became my family and Roger was like a brother. We spent a summer in Europe together and he was Best Man at my wedding. He even dragged me to the Port of Los Angeles to serve as a practice coxswain. Those years were some of the best of my life and Roger will stay with me forever.
September 2, 2016
Although the Wilson class of 65 was large by standards I have to pause and think about the wonderful classmates that I knew. Rest in Peace Roger, those years at Wilson can never be replaced......
Craig and Debora Van Duren
September 1, 2016
Deb and I send our prayers and deepest condolences... You will be missed.
Carol Kunkle
September 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol Kunkle
September 1, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Daphne Ching-Jackson
August 31, 2016
I'm so sorry to learn of Roger's passing. I hired Roger to teach students in an elective class about computers at Constellation Community Middle School many years ago. He also volunteered as a reading tutor to help students to elevate their reading level. Roger was so patient, nice and always had a ready smile. I want to express my sincere condolences to the family. Your loss is a loss to our community!
August 31, 2016
Carolyn &&Carol send the deepest condolences to all the family. It was quite a shock.
love to all
Carolyn
Barbara Haller
August 31, 2016
Roger was a true gentleman and gentle soul. He was a loyal Downtown Lions Club member for many years and always ready to help in any way needed. I valued his friendship during those years.
Mark Eastman
August 31, 2016
Dear Bonnie and family,
I am sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was a good friend in high school. I remember the last time I saw Roger. He and three other good friends visited me during the 50th Wilson Reunion weekend. We had so much fun laughing and reminiscing. I will always remember him fondly. My sincere condolences to your family. Mark Eastman
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