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Roger L. Bidwell
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Roger L. Bidwell, 79, passed away at his home in Springfield on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014.
Roger was born Dec. 11, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Harry and Pearl (Wells) Bidwell. Roger married Marilyn Evans on Oct. 14, 1961. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Roger worked as a salesman throughout Illinois for over 50 years. He worked at Allis Chalmers, sold office machines, and then went on to work for Pierce-Royal bond selling supplies to funeral service providers. Roger loved working and really enjoyed all of the people he met over the years through his work. He loved to dine out and travel with friends and family. Roger was an avid golfer. Roger was especially proud of his daughter, who had become his caretaker since his illness.
Roger is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; his daughter, Linda Bidwell both of Springfield; nephews, Scott and Michael (Cathy) Evans of Champaign, IL; great-nephews: Fletcher, Parker, and Spencer Evans of Champaign, IL; and a sister-in-law, Judy Evans of Champaign.
He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Mark Evans.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch & Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St., Springfield, IL 62703. A funeral service officiated by the Rev. Bob Dykman will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at the funeral home. The family will receive guests at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Roger's name may be made to: The YMCA Soccer Program, P.O. Box 155, Springfield, IL 62705 or Memorial Home Hospice, 720 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62702.
Please share in Roger's online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
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January 4, 2015
I just heard about Roger's passing, Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
Sandy Megginson, Florida
January 2, 2015
Marilyn and Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. God Bless.
Deona
Michelle Lefrere
January 2, 2015
Marilyn & Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss,
your husband will be missed, God Bless you all,
Michelle Lefrere
Judy Lott
December 31, 2014
Marilyn I am so sorry to hear of Roger's death. We are out of the country and have been since before Christmas. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Roger was such a fun guy and I
have known him since high school. Know that I am thinking of you.
Ron poole
December 30, 2014
Roger will be missed he and I worked together a long time pierce royal bond will not be the same.
Jane MacMurdo
December 28, 2014
Marilyn and Linda,
We are wishing you God's blessings and memories that will last a lifetime. Sending sincere sympathy to you both.
Jane and Jerry MacMurdo
Joan D. Finney
December 26, 2014
Marilyn and Linda it is a time of saddness and yet a happiness in knowing that he is with our maker. Roger was a friendly and happy person so remember those times as you help one another in your lives ahead. Joan Donnelly Finney
Richard and Deb Santacrose
December 25, 2014
Linda,
Our prayers and our love are with you and your mom. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Your dad will be greatly missed.
December 24, 2014
Our condolences to you, Marilyn and Linda.
George and Jean Hanson
charles day
December 24, 2014
Linda,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your father, my deepest condolences to, you and Mrs Bidwell.
December 24, 2014
My condolences to Marilyn and Linda. Roger was not only an SHS classmate, but he roomed with me at Bradley University. What fun we had together. I will miss his infectious laugh. God be with you Roger.
John Stuemke
Jack & Annette Napier
December 24, 2014
Our condolences to all the Bidwell family.
Eugene Knox
December 24, 2014
God bless.
December 24, 2014
Our sincere condolences fromt he Renfro, and Hsmmonds families.
Trish Murphy-Stone
December 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn and Linda in their time of sorrow.
December 24, 2014
Marilyn, Dick and I extend our sympathies to you Linda. We have such warm memories of Roger. What a fine man. Our prayers are with you.
Dick and Ann Hart
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