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Roger Durocher Obituary
Roger Oliver Durocher, 79, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on February 16, surrounded by family, from a malignant brain tumor. Roger was born in Peshtigo, WI on December 20, 1935 to the late Alphonse and Helen Durocher. He grew up in Coleman, WI graduating from Coleman High School in 1954. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. He married Betty (Brady) on January 14, 1961 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay.
Roger was employed by Ft. Howard Paper Company, where he worked for 38 years. He also worked part time as a ticket taker for PMI, and enjoyed working at the Brown County Arena, Shopko Hall and the Resch Center for 25+ years. Roger and Betty enjoyed traveling to many different parts of the world. He liked to play golf, and his greatest joys in life were his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandson Gunner.
Roger was an active member of Resurrection Parish in Green Bay, where he was an usher and Eucharistic Minister. His faith was very important to him, and every Thursday he spent in Eucharistic Adoration at the chapel at St. Peter and Paul Parish for 15 years since it began in December of 1999.
Anyone who knew Roger would agree he was a perfectionist. "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right." He always tried to keep everything as perfect as he could.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Betty, and his two wonderful daughters; Denise (Jim) Wesolowski and Renee Flis. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Kyle Wesolowski, Kasie (Gary) DeCaster, Travis Wesolowski, Olivia Flis and Jack Flis; one great-grandchild Gunner DeCaster; a brother Jerry (Marilee) Durocher; sisters: Kay (Pete) Lamensky, Fay (Don) Smith, Rita Berg, Judy (Bob) Henning and many nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Helen Durocher and one brother-in-law Tom Berg.
Roger was a kind, thoughtful, person who would do anything for anyone. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Friends are invited to gather with the family at Resurrection Catholic Parish, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, on Friday, February 20, from 9:00am until 10:45am. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:00am Friday with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.cotterfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Durocher
Steve Nickles
August 24, 2015
I'm very sorry to hear about Roger. I worked with him at the Fort for years and he was a great guy.
Sandie (LeClaire) Selissen
March 3, 2015
Hi Betty,
I am so sorry about your loss. I came to know Roger thru you during all those wonderful Imperial years. He will be broadly missed!
Dave and Judy Pfister
February 20, 2015
Betty and family,
You have our deepest sympathy, Sorry we couldn't make the service. We loved working with you and Roger at the Resch Center. His smile was the best, it will be one I won't forget!
February 20, 2015
Dear Betty, Denise, Renee, my thoughts and prayers to you all at this time. So sorry for your loss. Lani Lins-Zilisch
Delos Lesperance
February 20, 2015
Betty
My friendship with Roger goes back many years, as you know. To catechism at St. John's Catholic Church in Coleman in the 1940s,Coleman High and thru last October at our 60th class reunion. Good memory connections are lasting, Thank You, Rog.
Delos Lesperance 1954 classmate Danville, KY
February 19, 2015
Betty, Denise, Renee and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tom Wojcik
February 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
February 19, 2015
Thinking of you at this time: Roger was one of our favorite people.
Jane & Jerry
High school classmates from
Stevens Point
Mary Jansen
February 19, 2015
Dear Betty, Denise, and Renee, I am so very sorry for your loss. Hold on to all the wonderful memories and take comfort in knowing heaven has another angel.
Roxane & Scott Cagle
February 18, 2015
Betty we just heard of your loss from Wayne. Rox and I are in Charleston SC
Sorry we won't be able to attend the funeral, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 18, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Roger was the true difinition of a gentleman. He certainly earned his crown. Dick and Kayann Kocian Chandler,AZ.
barbara & jack knippel
February 18, 2015
Roger was our best friend in the whole wide world & we feel privileged to have had him in our lives! We will miss him for ever & ever! Our condolences to his entire family.
gail (corrigan) rebman
February 18, 2015
Dear Betty and family, So sorry to read of Roger's passing. I always enjoyed running into you both after our babysitting days ended. He was a wonderful, kind man. God's blessing to you all, I know he will be missed
Barb Droske
February 18, 2015
Betty, so sorry to hear about Roger. Had some good times on Rockdale so many years ago. Glad I could see you two at Lins'50th anniversary. My prayers are with you.
Jim and Sandra Rasmussen
February 18, 2015
So sorry to hear about our cousin, Roger, his illness and passing away. I am the late Lloyd Durocher's oldest daughter, Sandy (Durocher) Rasmussen. Eventhough we were not in touch that often I nevertheless always admired Roger for his strong faith and compassion with others. I, too, try to be very active in the faith we were brought up with. Now he enjoys the beatific vision we all hope to see someday when our life on earth has ended. God bless all of you with the strength and consolation you need during this challenging time. Cousin, Sandy Durocher Rasmussen
LeRoy 'n Cloey Nickerson
February 18, 2015
While we didn't know Roger personally, we can feel your loss.
Reading this, we see that he left you a great legacy.
May he rest in peace and your memories bring you peace.
Mark DeBaker
February 18, 2015
A great husband, father, grandfather and friend. Those that knew Roger would agree what a kind individual he was. We will miss his sense of humor and great smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mark & Roxy DeBaker
Thomas and Juli Tate
February 17, 2015
We're so very sorry for your tremendous loss!! Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Dave & Angel Engels
February 17, 2015
Denise, Jim, Kyle , Kasie, and Travis, we are so sorry to learn of your dad and grandpa's passing. Just wanted you to know that you are all in the most tender thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy to you and yours.
February 17, 2015
Betty and girls, Lee and Rody, are so sorry about your lost of Roger, he was a very kind and loving man, our sympathy are with you all. God bless all of you. The conards
Ingrid Kress
February 17, 2015
I am heartbroken I will not be there in person, but you all know how much I love all of you and that you have been in my thoughts constantly over the last few months. Rodger was an outstanding gentleman and I am honored to have known him. Hugs to all, and know I'm with you in my heart.
Love , Ingrid and Jeff
Kassy Bratkowski
February 17, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
Jeanne Ramsden
February 17, 2015
Betty, Mel and I want to extend our sympathy to you and your family. Roger was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. Take good care of yourself during this difficult time.
Janet Devlin
February 17, 2015
Renee and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your Father. Please know prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Thinking of you, Janet Devlin
Julie Allen
February 17, 2015
To the Entire Durocher Family,
So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and peace in the days to come with your loving memories of Roger.
laurie berg
February 17, 2015
Please know that if Monty and I could be there we surely would we love you all
February 17, 2015
Betty,
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending lots of prayers to you and all your family.
Andy & Bette Hanson
Madison
Judy & Duke Tegen
February 17, 2015
So sad to read about Roger. We have so many great memories of him after being neighbors and friends with you for over twenty five years. Our deepest sympathy to you and Denise and Renee. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
February 17, 2015
Betty, so sorry to hear about Roger. I will always remember him for having a smile on his face when I worked at PMI. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care. Kris Mattes
Ccile Desroches
February 17, 2015
Saint- Jacques, Qubec,17,Fvrier, 2015
I few minutes I've received a call from Carma Jean Woulf Hansen and She said to me about Roger your lovely husband and father.. I'm a cousin from canada Side Payette's family. from St- Alphonse Rodriguez.of yours grands -parents. Mathilda and Ovila Durocher.We' ve visiting Coleman often and Assisted at Game at Green Bay.Packers with cousin Dick & Joyce Kramer..We gave a very good Memories of ALL ours COUSINS. We would gave at YOU all OURS BESTS SYMPATHIES for Roger died. I've printed the NICE ARTICLE and Beautiful Picture .
I THINK to have already sent an - mail to Marilee ... I 've leave YOU now and good COURAGE . If you can contact Me I will very Happy. Ccile Desroches- Lapointe
Beverly Knospe
February 17, 2015
Dear Betty, I am out of town this week but want you to know I am so sorry to read of Rogers passing.
Mary & Don Schneider
February 17, 2015
Betty:
So sorry to hear of Roger's death. We are in Scottsdale and were unaware of his serious illness until learning of his passing. Betty VanderHayden called this morning telling us of his obituary. Our thoghts and prayers are with you. Wish we could be with you for the service this Friday. Will call on our return to Green Bay.
Blessings, Mary & Don Schneider
Tom and Kathi McCole
February 17, 2015
Betty, Denise and Renee and families. We just got a message informing us of Roger's passing (we are in FL). We want to extend our condolences to all of you. It sounds like he was really sick, and now is in a better place. God bless all of you.
Paul & Molly Spodeck
February 17, 2015
Betty,
Molly and I are so sorry for your loss.
Even though we haven't seen both of you in a few years, we always enjoyed your company.
Sorry to see Roger go.
He's in a better place now.
Love,
Paul & Molly
February 17, 2015
So sad for all of you to lose your husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Florian and Judie Kotecki
February 17, 2015
BSo sorry to hear about Rogers passing, our sympathy is with you and your family. Lee and Rody Conard"
Huey & Donna House
February 17, 2015
Dear Betty, Denise & Renee and family, We are both shocked and saddened to read this terrible news this morning. We didn't know anything about this, and though we haven't spent any time together since we all moved out of the old neighborhood, we always thought there would be time to get together "sometime". The obit says it all about Roger, he WAS a special guy. So sorry we can't be there but know we are thinking of all of you.
February 17, 2015
Betty, Denise and Renee, my thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Roger was one of a kind and I will always see that huge smile when I think of him. Big hugs to all of you. Lynn Podoski
Kathy and Dan Butterfield
February 17, 2015
Betty, Denise, Renee, and family,
Dan and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you all. Roger did have a heart of gold, a smile on his face, and yes, he was a perfectionist. We fondly remember the neighborhood booyahs; good times.
Find comfort in wonderful memories and peace that comes with the assurance from our heavenly father's words: "absent from the body, present with the Lord".
Saj
February 17, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26)
February 16, 2015
Dear Betty and family, We just cannot believe how fast this all happened. We are so sad and praying for you all. Love, Terry and Kareen Bogart
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