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Miriam (Mimi) Zahn
January 23, 2022
After years of Roger's passing, it's interesting how memories surface at the most peculiar times that still have a way of putting a smile on your face.
One particular time that stands out was in the early 90's when my cousin, Roger Dale, flew in to Austin on his company plane and we met for dinner at a nearby restaurant. After dinner he whispered to me asking if I could show him how to take a picture with his camera. I couldn't help but look at him in disbelief and grin due to his standing in the corporate world and so many other accomplishments under his belt. Yet, he wasn't afraid to show such a humble side of himself and admit that he wasn't always technology savvy.
I loved the fact that he was so easy to relate to at this stage of his life and of his profession.
David Swanson
January 23, 2021
Still think of Roger often. He was a great guy to work under. I always felt he should have be running BEF after Dan Evans. My best times there in my 30 plus years were when he was in charge.
Miriam (Mimi) Zahn
January 23, 2021
It is still hard to imagine that Roger left us when he was in the prime of his life. His accomplishments throughout our years growing up always amazed me. I guess, in large part, due to the fact that he was my pal and also my cousin and I spent so many fun visits going all the way to Thurman, Ohio from Milwaukee, Wisconsin through our school years. He was as nice as he was fun to be with and do things with. I miss his gentle and fun loving spirit.
Tom Wellbaum
July 16, 2013
I just found out of Rogers passing. Roger hired me into the Bob Evans Restaurant management program when I was 19 in 1978.He took a chance on me and for that I will be forever grateful.I contacted Roger about 6 years ago as my aunt had fallen at one of the BE Restaurants and she was told that the medical charges had been denied. I called Roger about what happened, he looked into the matter and it was handled. My prayers go out to the family for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with him at the farm festival years ago and will never forget his humor and quick wit. God Bless.
Tim Burton
May 16, 2013
I was just now trying to find Roger on the Internet to send a hello message. I was in his class at Rio and also a math major. He was a very good guy with a fun sense of humor. I heard that he had a terrific career and wanted to send my contratulations. I am very sorry to learn of his passing. My sympathy to the family, though it is belated.
Skip Larson
February 17, 2013
Sue Ann and Family, Words can not express the loss of a great friend. RIP Roger, you will be missed by all.
Skip & Marilyn Larson
Bob Cottone
February 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
chuck giller
February 11, 2013
Sue Ann, shocked and saddened by this news. We just saw you two at Friday's a few weeks ago. We were out of town 1/30 through 2/5 so had no idea this happened. There was a letter to the editor today that mentioned it. so sorry for your family's loss. So many fine memories of Roger, I have a picture on my desk of Kate and I at the Chevington Woods Christmas Party, Roger took the picture. Our most sincere condolences.
Kathryn Smith
February 3, 2013
Sue Ann and family, I was so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. I will miss our conversations on the weekends as he drove his beautiful sports car through Glenshire, it was always a good time. I am sure he is driving around heaven doing the same thing. He and Dad are up there having one of their many conversations like they had when you lived in Chevington Woods during his walks around the neighborhood. Roger was and still is a great person who loved everyone and showed it by taking the time to converse with them. He will be missed by all!
Rick Barnes
February 2, 2013
Sue Ann my sincere condolence.
Jon & Natalie Taylor
February 2, 2013
Dear Suzy,
We can't even pretend to know how you feel, but we can tell you that everything will be okay, you will be okay and time will heal all... our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jan and Charlie Rodenfels
February 2, 2013
Sue Ann and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Roger was such a kind and gentle man. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Davis
February 1, 2013
Sue Ann, I am so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. I had the pleasure of working for him at Bob Evans, and had many discussions with him over the years. I had the privilege of sitting next to you and Roger over dinner at one of the many BE seminars. He and Merl have probably already got a "tee time" set up! Rest in Peace "R Dub."
Steve Woody
February 1, 2013
Sue Ann and family...my sincere condolances...Roger was one of the good guys that I had the pleasure of doing business with over many years.
Gene and Ann
February 1, 2013
We have lost one of our dearest friends and will miss him greatly. Daily phone calls to discuss sports, golf, solve world problems, dinners, visits to the Lake and all the good times will always be remembered.
Marie Mitchell
January 31, 2013
He was a very kind man and will be missed.
Toni Allen
January 31, 2013
Sue Ann...I was so sorry to hear this news. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda (Miller) Postle
January 31, 2013
I knew Roger most of my life, he worked with my recently deceased grandpa Ron Miller and my dad Randy Miller at Bob Evans for about 30 years. I know that both of them thought very highly of him and I was so sad to hear of his passing. He was a great guy who treated everyone at the office with respect and kindness. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time.
Frank Mercurio
January 31, 2013
My wife Sandy & I are so sad to hear this terrible news.
I have known Roger for almost 40 years, dealing with him and Merl for all those years and building a great friendship.
I will miss Roger greatly!
Sandy and I are very sorry that we cannot attend the service.
Randy and Sharon Miller
January 31, 2013
SueAnn and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Roger was a great inspiration to Randy while at Bob Evans, and a tremendous help during Randy's job search. He truly will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow.
Randy and Sharon Miller
Dorothy Johnson
January 31, 2013
Sue Ann I am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of working with Roger at Bob Evans. He was one of my favorite people. He will be missed.
Love and Peace.
January 30, 2013
Sue Ann, we will always remember our days at CHL with you and Roger with smiles on our faces. We are so very sorry for your loss - Roger was a wonderful guy. Fondly, Joanie and Glen Dugger
January 30, 2013
Roger was a true inspiration and one I will never forgot. I am very privleged to have known him and my prayers go out to his wonderful family. We met Sue Ann and Roger through Childhood League in which Roger was quite the singer! Matt Toth
Tom Anderson
January 30, 2013
Sue Ann and family are hearts go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a great accomplished man, who seemed to have time for everyone. Roger, I will always appreciate your friendship and insight, including the small things in life such as keeping my azaleas flowering. God Bless, Tom and Katie
John and Lisa MacKinnon
January 30, 2013
Sue Ann and Williams Family,
Always enjoyed our times at CCC together. Always enjoyed talking golf with Roger. A truly fine gentleman. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all.
Lynn Morgan-Gnaegy
January 30, 2013
It has been a long time since high school days, but Roger made a great many friends that will remember him with fondness. We shared band trips, teen center dances, working at the Sausage Shop and love of Welsh heritage. (Roger, Sr. sang at my wedding years ago at the Welsh museum.) My prayers are with all of you at this time. Roger made an impression upon everyone who knew him. He will be missed.
"Gweld chi yn y nefoedd"
January 30, 2013
I have such fond memories of Roger and working with him at Bob Evans. He was always kind and compassionate to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family during this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace. With love, Ellen (Griffith) Keiser
Mimi Zahn
January 30, 2013
One of my fondest memories was when me and my cousin, Roger, were young kids, and bored at the time ... seeing that we had balloons on hand, and there was some silver paint available to us, well, it just seemed the thing to do! We painted the balloons silver, and they popped leaving silver paint all over us. So many good memories that will always remain with me.
Carolyn Bailey-Todd
January 30, 2013
Roger was a great person to know and work with. All of us have lost a wonderful person. Prayers for his family.
Cousins
Mimi Zahn
January 30, 2013
Ralph Cutcher
January 30, 2013
God bless the Williams family. Rest in Peace Roger.
Barry Wagner
January 30, 2013
In touching many lives, Roger's life was a shining example of the golden rule. From his humble beginnings to executive at Bob Evans he treated everyone with kindness and respect. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We grieve and share in your loss.
Dave and Glenda Flowers
January 30, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you at this time of darkness but lots of great memories will never fade. Roger's great works will always live on.
Sharon Bailey
January 30, 2013
We have all lost a great man. I will never forget the help he gave me over the years and the advice when Merl passed. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Carl Wiley
January 30, 2013
I shall miss my friend Roger.
Dr. Carl L. Wiley
Kelly (Larson) Brown
January 30, 2013
Dear Williams Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. So many Bob Evans memories were shared between our family and yours- picnics, Farm Fests and parties at the College Inn motel, Christmas parties and so much more. We wish you love and peace in your time of need. The Larson Family
David Swanson
January 30, 2013
My heart goes out to the Williams family. Roger was a great leader and also a friend to all at work. Just the mention that he would attend our Christmas party at the Galva Plant would insure more people would attend. We all held him in great esteem. This was a man who made a postive impact on all!
January 29, 2013
May God give you strength, and bless you and your loving family in this time of great sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, your loving friend Hector.
Doug Pearce
January 29, 2013
Sue Ann, Suzy, and his best buddy Zack, you lost a husband, father, grandfather and we lost a great friend. We all shared great times together, some of my best memories are the golf in Pinehurst, the Ohio State, NC State games and the fun times we all shared. Gennie and I send our love and prayers to each of you in this time of grief. But I can not help but smile when I think of the fun we had, Roger would tell me when playing in a tournament with me on the first tee " until further notice Doug I am doing the very best I can" he did not give me. Notice so I know he is still doing the very best it can. God Bless you all and we are thinking of you down here in the Southern part of Heaven.
Doug and Gennie Pearce
Steve and Mable Moses
January 29, 2013
I will always remember cousin Rog as playing baseball with me, playing in our annual 'Turkey Bowl' football game at Thanksgiving and playing rounds of golf. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time.
Frank and Judy Scali
January 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 29, 2013
Sue ann and family, Sorry to hear the passing of Roger, You have my deepest heart felt condolence. Roger was one of the kindness and most considerate person that I have known. You have Linda and my prayers with you. Gary Taylor
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