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Roger Krahn

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Krahn, Roger ROGER ALLEN KRAHN Plainwell, MI Roger Allen Krahn passed away peacefully on December 21st. Throughout his brave battle with cancer, he was surrounded by his family, including wife of 49 years, Laurie, his children Amy (Tom Hubbard), Kerrie (Aaron Clark), and Kirk (Sarah Birch) as...

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Laurie:

Linda Tillis texted me with the very sad news of Roger's death. Please extend to your entire family Kathy and my heart-felt condolences.I remember fondly our interactions when you were at NIU and I was director of housing,

Sincerely,

Don Buckner

My heart goes out to the entire family. Roger was a kind man and will be missed.

We are very saddened to hear of Rogers' passing and we will miss him and his presence in the congregation at Hope L.C.
We pray for your comfort in knowing Roger is with his maker and has been Loved very much.

Dear Laurie and Family- You are in my prayers. It has been a privilege to have Roger and Laurie as friends. He has led such a good life, been a dear friend for many people, and he was full of grace. Love, Bev Parsons

Dear Krahn Family,
Sending this with sadness and sympathy for the loss of your dear husband, father, grandpa and friend. We are praying for God's comfort and peace for all of you.
Warmly,
The VanHekken Family

Dear Laurie and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this exceedingly difficult time. You and Roger have been our very best friends for over 40 years. We have so many wonderful memories of times we spent together--early on as families--later as couples. No matter how many miles we moved from each other, our friendship endured.

We can't begin to express our sorrow for your loss. Roger truly was a great guy and a very special colleague and friend. He will...

He was such a nice guy. I remember when he would cross country ski down the street on a day like today. He will be missed! Our prayers are with all of you.
Chuck and Nancy Gregory

Krahn Family - We've lost a good egg. So many great memories from high school days of hanging out at the Krahns. One of those specials ones - calling to see if your dad could come out and play tennis. Despite the fact that I (almost) always lost, I was ready for more the next time.
He was Present in your life in so many ways. Such a rarity these days. His songs, games, music, favorite sodas, and love for family and fun will Live on in each of you. Live life to the fullest. Sending love...

While we are filled with a shock and sadness that empties our souls, we know that Roger has moved on to the happiest Christmas with endless free buffets, fountains flowing with Sun Drop, and the choicest of sports memorabilia and figures!

Roger was a great friend and a helpful colleague but he will be most remembered for the unremarkable quality that has become remarkable in today's world - that of being a genuinely all around good guy. Roger worked hard at work, even harder at the...