Lakewood, Washington
Kenneth B. DeRoche Kenneth B. De Roche was born in Newark, NJ in April 1924. Kenneth was a WWII combat veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Kenneth was married to a woman he met in the second grade, Florence. Florence was impressed with his marble playing skills, and that is how the two...
Read MoreKen was my uncle, (by his brother, Joe ) met him only twice, but both times were memorable moments in my life. Unforgettable man indeed, wish I could have spent more time with him.
Joe DeRoche
February 13, 2025 | Family
Totally agree with Robin, Mr. DeRouche was a favorite teacher; he made learning fun. The picture posted looks like my memory of his happy face. Loved that at the end of the school year he made up nicknames for all of the students and handed out booklets for us to remember. Reader Ruppel signing off
Faith
October 19, 2024 | School
Ken was a top bridge player and a super nice gentleman. About a year ago, he joined Marg Blunt and me for a game at Georgine Fagerlund's home, and we saw him often at the games in Federal Way, always a pleasure (except maybe for the fact that he and his partner would usually come out on top!). I was sorry to miss the service for Ken and am very glad to have known him.
Laurie Wilson
August 13, 2014 | Federal Way, WA
I was also a 6th grade student of his at Sheridan.... He was always my favorite teacher and a very good one. He will be missed...
Robin Hoffman
August 13, 2014 | AR
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr DeRoche. He was my sixth grade teacher while at Sheridan Elementary, and was always one of my favorite teachers!
Jeanene Pedee
August 11, 2014 | Tacoma, WA
Sorry to read of Ken's passing. He also taught at Sheridan which is where I worked with him. He was always smiling and upbeat. As a fairly new teacher he helped me in many ways. He will be missed.
Nancy Jones Foote
August 06, 2014 | Sunriver, OR
