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Gordon Roeder Obituary
Gordon L. Roeder, age 85, of Wilmette, IL. Captain of the Wilmette Fire Department for over 25 years. Beloved husband of Mary Roeder nee Bleser. Loving father of Michael (Irene) Roeder, Daniel (Denise) Roeder, and Leanne (Ron) Rakosnik. Caring grandfather of Deby (Michael) Hagan, Ryan (Annie) Roeder, Kevin Roeder, Michael Rakosnik, Kailey Rakosnik, and Lindsey Rakosnik. Fond great grandfather of Demi, Cade, and Toni Hagan and Layla Roeder. Visitation Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 4, 2018, 12 Noon, Saint Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, Wilmette, IL. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.
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Stacy Heitman
March 2, 2018
Mr. Roeder always made me feel welcome in their home. Some of my favorite times in high school were when I went camping with the family and played cribbage. Thank you for the laughs and memories- love, Stacy
Lisa Dye
January 4, 2018
On behalf of Three Crowns Park, we thank Gordon and Mary for their many years of volunteer service. We send our deepest sympathies for the loss of Gordon and our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and your family.
January 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss...Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family
John and Tamy Nelson
Sally Morrison
December 31, 2017
Roeder Family, I have such fond memories of Mr. Roeder growing up. As Captain of the Fire Department, a close family friend and working at District 39 with my Mom. I remember dancing with him at my wedding! Please accept The Morrison Family's heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful man. May he Rest In Peace.
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