Roger-Vorderstrasse-Obituary

Roger Vorderstrasse

Tualatin, Oregon

Oct 27, 1931 – Apr 25, 2025

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BORN
October 27, 1931
DIED
April 25, 2025
LOCATION
Tualatin, Oregon
CHARITY
Habitat for Humanity
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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Roger was born in Chester NE and moved to Albany, Ore., during childhood. After college, he relocated to Portland where he met his wife Karen and worked as a biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Roger was known for his sense of humor and his ability to fix just about anything. He was...

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I had the great privilege of working with Roger at the Fish and Wildlife Service. He was the epitome of a mentor, supremely honest, kind, (very) resourceful, and definitely a calming and centering influence for all the staff in the office. He had (has, since I am sure he is laughing at something now) a great since of humor, which he often shared with those around him. I feel very fortunate to have had his guidance as I started my career, and the benefit of his experience. The world was a...