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He is also survived by his children, Ellen and Frans Baggerman, Binghamton, N.Y., Lee King, Stroudsburg, Beth and Ed Myers, New Milford; six grandchildren, Stephen, Sara, and Michael Baggerman, Adam, Chase, and Joshua Myers; a sister, Jane and Ted Hunt; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James Craft, Janet and Raymond Holtzman, and Carol Douglas; best friends, Bill and Bonnie Brainard; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Elwyn and Belle Squier King; a sister, Mary Craft; and a brother, Bernard King.
Roger was employed with IBM for 34 years and a member of their Quarter Century Club. He was New Milford Township Supervisor for 10 years and a Road Master for eight years.
Roger was a veteran, serving with the Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of the Harford Lodge 0445 F. & A.M. for 54 years and also Binghamton Elks Lodge #70 for 12 years. Roger was a member of the First United Methodist Church, New Milford.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, boater, and camper. He spent many summers at Sandy Pond and winters in Florida, where he loved to go shrimping with his late brother-in-law George. Roger was never afraid of a good joke or a great Pinochle game. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, "Baboo."
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, lnc., Hallstead. Interment will be made in Westside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Barnes-Kasson SNF, 2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847 or the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 436, New Milford, PA 18834.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger King
January 20, 2013
My condolences to the king family.
thank you for sharing your home and
meals during dear season. Roger's
humor and your kindness made for a
most pleasant time of year with
many good memories.
martin baggerman
January 18, 2013
Dear King Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. I will never forget our camping trips to Canada when Beth and I were in school. Roger always treated me like part of the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Colwell
Becky Williams (Jenner)
January 17, 2013
My condolences to the family! Any time Roger saw me walking down the road he always offered me a ride to my destination no matter how far it took him.
Linda Lee
January 17, 2013
Lee,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Your family is in my prayers!
Sandra Buckley
January 16, 2013
To the King, Family, So sorry for you loss, prayers for you all. Cherish your memories.
Joanne Alari
January 16, 2013
Kathy,
I worked with Roger in IBM for a long time. I will always remember one of his saying when we came in with perfume on "what's the matter didn't you have time to shower" I still tell that story. I am so sorry to hear he passed away. RIP Roger
Gene & Nancy Downs
January 16, 2013
Kathy,
We will always remember Roger as so full of life and fun. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
January 16, 2013
To the King Family,
Roger was my technician in the late 70's at IBM. To say he was "something different" could never given the man credit. He was funny beyond description, yet very thoughtful and caring, as well. I think of him everytime I travel past New Milford on 81. I know you have many happy memories with Roger that will carry you through the dark days. May he rest in peace.
Doug Matson
Harvey & Shari Rosenkrans
January 16, 2013
To the King Family, So sorry to hear of Rogers passing.As a former town supervisor we had many good times ( what a jokester he was) He will be greatly missed.
Mary Lou & Jim Decker
January 16, 2013
Kathy and Family, our prayers are with you. Sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Lord be with you all.
Melanie Richards Weaver
January 15, 2013
sorry to hear Kathy, but sometimes things are for a reason. next time in Florida let me know.
Claire Elliott
January 15, 2013
Beth,I am so sorry for your family's loss.I only knew him a few weeks but he was a great person and all he talked about was his grand kids.Prayers going out to you and yours.Claire and family
Tom Laskowski
January 15, 2013
Sorry to hear of Rogers' passing. My condolences to the family. I'll always have great memories of our times at Groman Shores ..............
Barbara Doran
January 15, 2013
Kathy and Family
I was sorry to hear
of Roger's passing.
My thoughts and prayers
are with you all
Barb Doran
January 15, 2013
Kathy,Ellen, & family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Bobbi (Kinsley) Griffis
Gary Sumner
January 15, 2013
NOBODY could drink beer like Ol Rog, back in the 50'S and 60'S!!!!! I remember his special ordered, Burgundy 77 Oldsmobile with a floor shift, too. RIP Ol Dude! My condolences to all!
January 15, 2013
Kathy, sorry we can't be there. Roger was one of a kind. he will have heaven rolling in the aisles with laughter. we'll miss him. Buzz & Roberta
Lorri Bowen
January 15, 2013
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I worked at IBM and he was the best manager I ever had. I will always remember him as a great person with a wonderful sense of humor.
Mike Rozelle
January 15, 2013
Roger is best described as "something else" and that is meant in a great way. I never could catch the tune he was humming during our days at IBM in the second shift lab, but it was always a happy tune. To me, signified the way he lived life. Deepest condolences to the family.
Jay & Rosemary Blatchley
January 14, 2013
Roger was a great guy and will be missed by us also. Always one for a good time and a good joke.
Monroe and Pat Grassi
January 14, 2013
Kathleen and all of Roger's Family,
I worked with Roger in the early the early 1960 in Endicott and have some fine memories. We moved away in 1964 for IBM and lost contact with Rodger.
Our prayers are with all of you... May God Bless You All... Monroe and Pat
Carol Whalen Grosvenor
January 14, 2013
Dear Kathy and family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Carol
Keith, Dorothy, Jeanne and Jeff Armstrong
January 14, 2013
May the love of family and friends carry you through this grief. We are very sadden to hear about Roger's passing. We know he is in a better place. Memories of Roger will be with us forever.
Jamie Andres
January 14, 2013
Dearest "Aunt" Kathy, Ellen, Lee, Beth, and Families, How sudden a life can be taken from us... I feel truly blessed to have had "Uncle" Roger in my life; from his smile to his wonderful deep laugh. I enjoy hearing stories about how I picked every one of his/your daffodils when I was younger. I have fond memories of visiting your cherished home and building dams in the creek with rocks and playing with the beagles you used to have. He will be truly missed! May you all find comfort in the memories you each hold dear to your hearts- the memories that will always make your hearts smile. Know that he is in a better place and may you all meet again. May God watch over you, and may your husband/daddy/and grampa help keep you all safe from above. Wishing you all deepest sympathy, Jamie and Ryan Andres and Family
Jonathan & Sherry Hunt
January 14, 2013
Dear Aunt Kathy,
Uncle Roger gave us many wonderful memories and those will not pass with his passing. He made all of us better people. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love - Jon & Sherry Hunt
Marian Carrigan-Williams
January 14, 2013
He was one great manager, my prayers are with you and your family.
Marian Carrigan-Williams
Connie and Dave Humbert
January 14, 2013
Kathy, I am so sorry about Roger. You are in our thoughts at this time.
January 14, 2013
Lee and Beth...so sorry to hear about your dad .........Thinking of you both. Kathy Stasko
Ed & Charlotte Utter
January 14, 2013
Roger was a good man. He was my manager for a number of years and my husband also knew him from IBM Endicott. Our sympathy to you and your family!!
Cathy Hunt
January 14, 2013
Dear Aunt Kathy and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you in the time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Cathy Hunt
August 1962
Kevin King
January 14, 2013
Kind and fun loving, I'll always remember your smile and the twinkle in your eye. Rest in Peace, Dearest Uncle Roger
January 14, 2013
Dear Aunt Kathy;
We are so sorry for the passing of Roger and hold you deep in our thoughts.
With Love, Randy and Noreen King
Anita Dribnack
January 14, 2013
Kathy, sorry to hear of your loss. Know that others are thinking of you. May your memories help you through this trying time.
Karen Ciulla
January 14, 2013
Lee and Beth so sorry to hear that your dad has passed. Sending positive thoughts.
Denise & Phillip Hollister-Pricher
January 14, 2013
To whole King family my condolences to all of you. Ellen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Kathy I prayer that The Lord will keep you an your family strong, an close in his arms during this trying time. May The Lord be with you all, God Bless!
Karen Sinnett Earl Lindsey
January 14, 2013
Beth and family, so sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy in the days ahead, remember all the good times find comfort in cherised memories.
Ike and Betty Armstrong
January 14, 2013
Kathy and Family,
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He truly was one of the good guys. He will be missed by all who knew him.
January 14, 2013
Lee & Family,
Please accept the heartfelt sympathy of Deerhorn Sportsmen's Club on the loss of your husband & father.
We were truly blessed by his friendship. Take comfort in the wonderful memories. They live on forever.
LYNN & LINDA JOINES
January 14, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR OF ROGERS PASSING.
Lori Logan Fisher
January 14, 2013
Lee and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Krmenec
January 14, 2013
Ellen and family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Linda Krmenec
January 14, 2013
Ellen and family,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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