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Roger PRUTSMAN Obituary

PRUTSMAN - Roger J., Sr. Of Newfane, NY entered into rest on Saturday April 1, 2017 at home. He was born in Springville, NY on November 8, 1946, the son of the late James and Eileen (Gaughan) Prutsman. Roger was co-owner of R&B Siding and Trim and worked for Roberts Roofing and Siding and Kirk Starkweather Construction in Newfane. He loved manual labor especially renovating homes and yard work. He was a Friday night regular at Gordy Harpers Bazaar in Newfane with his long time companion Shirley A. Prutsman. Father of John (Valerie) C. Prutsman; Roger (Barbara) J. Prutsman Jr. of Denver CO; and stepsons Scott (Susan) Killion and Eric (Eydie) Killion, who are sons of the late Barbara Killion. Grandfather of Genevifka, Tonia, Eric, Karly, John "JC", Rachael, Travis, Jennifer, Rodney and Jessica. Brother of Claire, Richard, Jerry, Jeannie, Peter, and the late James "Chip" (Susan) and Mark. He is also survived by 14 great grand children and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY on SUNDAY April 9, 2017 from 1-3 PM with a Memorial service at 3PM.

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Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 7, 2017.

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Gerald and Yvonne Ameele

April 8, 2017

So sorry to hear about Roger's passing. We had some real good visit at the family reunion's. Never forget the time we lived at the farm as kids. Love to all the family.

Eileen Fraas Dobrzenski

April 7, 2017

Roger and Barbara, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jack & Kathy Seiler

April 5, 2017

May GOD bless you and your family at this time. Roger will always live in our hearts and memories.
Kathy and I always enjoyed your visits when you stopped by for a chat. Roger coined the phrase -- a life well lived. To many of our family have left us.
We apologize for not being able to attend the memorial.

God bless all!!!!
Jack & Kathy

Linda Holmes

April 3, 2017

Roger, You will be greatly missed. I will remember all the laughter, our talks and the time we spent together. You were a great man to know.

Pat Martin Gibbons

April 2, 2017

So very sorry to all. I remember Roger well from our days at DMCS.

Pat Martin Gibbons

April 2, 2017

So very sorry to all. I remember Roger well from our days at DMCS.

April 2, 2017

God Bless you all in your time of need. Now you have two Guardian Angels. Darryl and Annie

John Lindsley

April 2, 2017

Sorry to hear about an 'ol classmate of the 60's from Delevan Machias. God Bless!

Jessie

April 2, 2017

I love you Grampy! Watch over me please. Thank you for all our long talks and all the wonderful things you taught me. I miss you so much.

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