Chicago, Illinois
1921 - 2018
When Cary Grant plays your father in a major Hollywood movie about WWII ("I Was A Male War Bride"), it all seems too big for a young boy to grasp. Then, in time, it becomes clear that at the end of the day he's just your Dad and that's how you knew him best. Still, with decades of international...
Read MoreRoger was an outstanding professors of mine back at Chicago Teachers' College North. A brilliant and decent man, and a scholar. Who would ever think that a city college would have persons of this caliber? May he rest in the Peace of God!
JR Mooney
May 20, 2022
Just found this... Wow! Made it to 96-97! He was truly a man of his own. One of, if not my favorite professor of all time. Happy trails... or dives?
Les Wielgos
October 27, 2019
Roger was a good friend and mentor. We'll miss him!
Charles Shabica
October 24, 2018 | Winnetka, IL
Jac,I owe your father a debt of gratitude. He was teaching in Bordeaux in the early 70's where he met a geology student named Michel Ricou. Your father convinced Michel to come to Chicago to persue his graduate degree. I was an undergraduate in earth science. We met and the rest as they say is history. Without your father I wouldn't have the wonderful family I have now. Your father was a mentor to my husband. He has fond memories of him.We both send our most sincere condolences to you and...
Ilze Ricou
October 10, 2018 | Stuarts Draft, VA
May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.
Lynn B.
October 09, 2018
Roger lived a full life, and he has helped so many. My heart goes out to the family and friends. Coping with the loss of a loved one is very difficult. May you take comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. God can prove to be the Best Comforter during troublesome times. He is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit. (Psalm chapter 34 verse 18)
A G
October 09, 2018 | Park Forest, IL
May your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of all the joyous times you spent together. Hoping your family will find comfort in the words of the Apostle Peter at 1 Peter 5: 6 and 7.
Priscilla Lynch
October 08, 2018 | Bear, DE
I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM
October 08, 2018
