Roger William Wall

Roger William Wall Morrice Age 73 of Morrice, formerly of Rochester Hills, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso. Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, 214 S. Main St. Perry, MI 48872, with burial to follow in Bethany Cemetery, Morrice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00p.m. with an American Legion service at 7:00p.m. Roger was born in Roger City, MI on December 10, 1936, the son of the late Charles and Alfreida (Bruning) Wall. He was a resident of Rochester Hills for 43 years until moving to Morrice in 2004. Roger served three years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and then went on to Central Michigan University where he graduated in 1962. He was most proud of getting his Masters in Geology from Notre Dame University in 1972. He taught Social Studies/World History and Geology/Earth Science at Kimball High School in Royal Oak from 1962 until he retired after 30+ years. He loved hunting, gardening, and supporting youth sports. For over 40 years, Roger was a member of the American Legion Post 143 in Auburn Hills. He held numerous positions including Post Commander, Treasurer, Boys State Chair, and Oratorical Chair. He also was District Commander, District Chairman of Education & Scholarship, Department 3rd Zone Oratorical Chairman and State Chairman of Education and Scholarship. He was a member of the 40/8 and the Jaycees of Rochester. Roger is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Mary (Lezovich); 4 children:Kevin (Michelle) Wall of Easton, PA, Keith (Lisa) Wall of Norfolk, VA, Kelly (Gerald) Banks of Salem NH, and Kara (Brann) Smith of Henderson NV. 9 grandchildren: Emily Wall, Adam Wall, Erin Wall, Zachary Wall, Daniel Wall, Jared Banks, Christopher (Alyson) Gold, Janell Banks, and Sydney Banks. Siblings: Edna Modrzynski, Evelyn Feldt, Edward (Enelyn) Wall, Robert (Kathy) Wall, Patricia (James) Stone and Alice Dettmer. Sisters-in-law: Cathyrn Mulholland, Ellen (Carl) Lewis, Dora Lezovich; brother-in-law, Tom (Kathy) Lezovich. He also had numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim and Charles Wall; sisters-in-law, Rosie and Elaine Wall; brothers-in-law: Cash Modrzynski, Earl Dettmer, Rudy Feldt, Ronald Lezovich and Robert Mulholland. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations to Karmanos Cancer Center, 4100 John R., Detroit, MI 48201 or American Legion Post 143, 96 Churchill Rd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com