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Roger Niles Obituary
Roger Paul Niles, age 90, died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014, at The Heritage in Appleton.
Roger was born August 11, 1924 in Appleton, Wisconsin, a son of Vincent and Lillian (Dempsey) Niles. He was united in marriage to Lois J. Byrne on January 19, 1963. Roger was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who was especially proud of his grandsons. Roger was a high school athlete and avid golfer, and proudly and faithfully served his country during WWII in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.
Roger is lovingly survived by his children, Peter (Kelley) Niles; and Laurie Niles; four grandsons, Benjamin, Jordan, Alexander and Nicholas; brother, Jack (Barbara); and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; son, Michael; sister, Pat; and brother, Jerry.
A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2015, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. LOURDES DR., Appleton, with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. Inurnment will be in the Star of Hope Mausoleum, Appleton. Roger's family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Parkinson Disease Association (apdaparkinson.org) are appreciated.
Roger's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at ThedaCare Hospice for the support, love and care of Roger and his family during these past few months.
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Jolene Mansfield Baurain
January 11, 2015
I worked with Roger at Wisconsin Bell as a member of staff in the Engineering Department and he was a great guy, so intelligent, such a hard worker and a great leader. He was so proud of Lois and his family. Have not seen him in many, many years and so sorry to read of your loss. Roger never wasted time at work, but I remember one day he brought in to work a photo he had taken of his young daughter where she was standing by what looked like was a glass patio door and she was holding a flower pot of beautiful purple violets. It was a perfect picture worthy of the best photographer and the sunlight caught her just at the right angle. He was so proud of her and showed everyone he saw that photo.
December 31, 2014
Pete and Kelly, Sorry for loss. We are thinking of you. God Bless.
Curt and Lori Brozik
Pat Niles
December 30, 2014
Some of my finest memories as a kid occurred at 1631 N. Linwood. I think I still have that address memorized correctly? This is very bittersweet for me. Bitter as Roger will be very much missed, and sweet because I know he had lived his life and was ready for what is beyond. My thoughts go out to my cousins.
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