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Roger Niess Obituary
He graduated from Honesdale High School and attended Goldey- Beacom College. Roger enlisted in the US Navy, stationed in Virginia Beach. His last tour of duty was in the Mediterranean Sea on the aircraft carrier JFK. Roger, was an Electrical Designer in the Nuclear Department at PPL for 30 years, and later worked for trucking companies; Motorsports Authentics, Cooper Kenworth, and Truck Movers. He enjoyed traveling through the US, hunting and attending dirt track racing.
Memorial Services will be held Friday evening, July 11, 2014 in North Carolina at Warlick Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Niess
Karen D Niess
July 5, 2025
Today is always so hard 11 Years have passed my dear husband, best friend, love of my life, travel companion and man of my dreams you are gone. I will never stop missing or loving you no matter what you are in my heart forever and always will be. My heart broke into pieces that day and has never been the same or ever will be I miss you more and more everyday of every year. I know God had a plan for you but that was not in our plans that we never really got to do so many things on our bucket list. I still have your Silverado and each time I get in it reminds me that you are keeping me safe and watching over me knowing you are with our Lord makes it a bit easier but will never heal the pain. I loved you then, love you now miss and love you so very much. My love for you grows deeper all the time but I know you are well and safe. Please take care of everyone and I pray for you everyday. I will love you always and forever until we meet again. Love your wife forever and always. I wish you well in Heaven and I know you are ok but that hole in my heart will exist forever.
Karen (Woosier)
July 5, 2025
Karen Donna Niess
July 3, 2023
9 Years have passed my dear husband, best friend, love of my life, travel companion and man of my dreams you are gone. I will never stop missing or loving you no matter what you are in my heart forever and always will be. My heart broke into pieces that day and has never been the same or ever will be I miss you more and more everyday of every year. I know God had a plan for you but that was not in our plans that we never really got to do so many things on our bucket list. Yes I still have your Silverado and each time I get in it reminds me that you are keeping me safe and watching over me. Knowing you are with our Lord makes it a bit easier but will never heal the pain. I loved you then, love you now miss and love you so very much. My love for you grows deeper all the time but I know you are well and safe. Please take care of everyone and I pray for you everyday. I will love you always and forever until we meet again. Love your wife forever and always.
Karen Donna Niess
Other
July 3, 2023
Karen Donna Niess
July 4, 2021
7 Years have passed my dear husband, best friend, love of my life, travel companion and man of my dreams you are gone. I will never stop missing or loving you no matter what you are in my heart forever and always will be. My heart broke into pieces that day and has never been the same or ever will be I miss you more and more everyday of the year. I know God had a plan for you but that was not in our plans that we never really got to do so many things on our bucket list. Yes I still have your Silverado and each time I get in it reminds me that you are keeping me safe and watching over me. Knowing you are with our Lord makes it a bit easier but will never heal the pain. I loved you then, love you now and miss you so very much. My love for you grows deeper all the time but I know you are well and safe. Please take care of everyone and I pray for you everyday. I will love you always and forever until we meet again. Love your wife forever and always. Karen
Karen Niess
July 4, 2020
Rog it's been 6 long years yet just like yesterday you were a wonderful husband, friend and all around great guy. I was so fortunate to have you in my life and spend so many wonderful exciting trips, horseback riding, camping, Dirt track and Nascar racing and driving across the country so many times together. We had well over 40 years together and the best years of my life. I miss you so so very much and that will never stop and I will Love you forever and I know you are always with me. To my very best friend and husband forever in my heart Love you always God Bless you I know you are safe we will be together again someday. My Love Forever and Ever
Karen Niess
July 5, 2019
5 Years have passed and my husband best friend and the man of my dreams is gone. I will never stop missing or loving you no matter what you are in my heart forever and always will be. My heart broke into pieces that day and has never been the same or ever will be I miss you more and more everyday of the year. I know God had a plan for you but that was not in our plans that we never really got to do so many things on our bucket list. Yes I still have your Silverado and each time I get in it reminds me that you are keeping me safe and watching over me. Knowing you are with our Lord makes it a bit easier but will never heal the pain. I loved you then and love you now and miss you so very much. My love for you grows deeper all the time but I know you are well and safe. Please take care of everyone and I pray for you everyday. I will love you always your wife forever Karen
Linda Niess Davis
July 3, 2019
I still miss Roger. We were close growing up and had lots of long talks and good jokes. Love you, Roger.
Eldora June 2014
Karen Niess
October 16, 2018
Eldora June 2014
Karen Niess
October 16, 2018
Eldora June 2014
Karen Niess
October 16, 2018
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Karen Niess
October 16, 2018
July 14, 2014
DEAR KAREN: MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU. YOU HAD THE BEST....AND WILL AGAIN IN GOD'S TIME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MEMORIES OF BOTH YOU & ROGER. RIP ROGER
DEBBIE SHAFFER
July 13, 2014
Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I have so many wonderful memories and photos of him and will miss him very much. I am so glad you had forty wonderful years with him. Linda Davis
July 12, 2014
Dear Karen, this truly breaks my heart that you have lost your wonderful husband and friend. I do know you will see each other again thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Sincerely, Joe & Debi Hepfer Statesville, NC
Roger Office Services 1973
Beverly Funk
July 11, 2014
Karen,
Roger will be missed by all who knew him.He will live on in all our memories. We had great times together thru our years at PPL.
For all who Love God Live Forever and Love makes Memory Eternal. Think of Roger as eternally happy, safe, & free.
Thinking of you & Roger's siblings at this sad time.
With Loving Memories & Sincere Sympathy.
Bevy
Big Mike and Peggy Breasseale
July 11, 2014
No words can be enough to express our sadness for your loss.
July 11, 2014
Karen, saddened to hear this. Roger was a wonderful person, remember seeing him during races in the late 1980's and early 1990's He was a very caring person, sending you thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Love you, Sherry & Wally Crane
July 11, 2014
You left us way to soon. You enjoyed life everyday and wanted to do so much more. You made everyone laugh and now we are left to cry. Everyone who had the good fortune of knowing you will miss you terribly.
Karen as hard as this is, Roger would want you to be strong. All your friends who are with you now both close and long distance will get you through this.
Long distance hug......
David Stackhouse
Ricky Shuler
July 11, 2014
I so sorry about Roger. He was a great friend that would do anything for you. I will miss hunting with Roger up in Virginia, but I am thankful for those days we spent together. I will miss him greatly.
Jack Follweiler
July 11, 2014
Karen It took me this long to really believe i won,t see my buddy again I know you,ve had real tough time this week and beleive me so did i He was one of a kind and will never foget him You and him suported me in racing and all the other family things You and Roger were a big part of my sucess in racind and life I will forever be greatful and will never forget The CHARGER as we all called him Love Forever Jack
Tom Mayberry
July 11, 2014
Karen; So sorry to hear this. I had not seen you in a while but I always enjoyed the time spent with both of you. I'll keep the times we spent with Roger in my memory forever. My condolences to you for this loss.
July 11, 2014
Dear Karen, sending my deepest sympathy. Many years were spent together at PPL. Cherish your momories with Roger and stay strong in the Lord. Hope we will keep in touch.
Vicki Ruger
Eddie & Pam Murray
July 10, 2014
Karen we are sorry to hear about Roger. You are in our prayers. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during your loss.
jeanette deady
July 10, 2014
this candle is lit for roger may his soul always shine bright R.I.P
July 10, 2014
Karen still cannot believe this you & roger were such great people I so enjoyed the times we worked together on the tony stewart trailer all those years ago it was so much fun you are in our thoughts & prayers roger will be missed loved you both god bless John & Jeanette Deady god has another angel now & you have your own personal angel watching over you
Karen Niess
July 10, 2014
To my wonderful, lovable adorable husband of over 40 years you are my very best friend, my heart, my soul, my everything in life. You are my world and always will be we made a promise to be together forever and ever and that will never change. You mean the world to me and you are the heart that makes mine beat I have loved you from the moment I met you and that will never change. I am missing you more each minute of the day and you will never leave my existence for a moment. You will be at my side forever and I will be with you I know you will keep me safe and help me through all the hard times I am about to face. Please do not ever let go of us I will not ever let go of you. My heart aches and I love you so very much that will never stop. Please know we will be together forever and ever and we will meet again to have our time together and do all the things we have planned. I will LOVE you forever my dear and you will never leave my heart. I Love You Roger!
Martha (Marty) Reinert
July 10, 2014
Karen,
So sorry to hear about Roger - always remember his great shoulder massages! There are no words to make things better. Just remember the great times and the memories you two made over all these years.
Tim Funk
July 10, 2014
Karen I'm so sorry for your lose. Roger was a great guy and made my early years at PPL more enjoyable. You are in my prayers.
Mike & Janet Macenka
July 10, 2014
Karen, It is so hard to believe. It seems like only yesterday that we caught up with you guys at Daytona. I will miss Roger's emails and facebook posts. He was one of the first to contact me when I left PPL. Always looked forward to catching up with you guys. Look us up if you get up this way and we will do likewise if we head down there. Both of you will be in our thoughts forever. Godspeed Roger! If you need anything let us know. Janet & Mike Macenka
July 10, 2014
Karen, this seems so unreal.. Charles and I can only imagine what you are going through. We loved him too and will surely miss him. We had so many great times together and those memories we will cherish forever. I keep waiting for our weekly phone call. May God wrap his arms around you and help you get through the days ahead. Please know that we love you.
Much Love and many hugs,
Emily and Charlie
July 10, 2014
I am sorry to hear about your husband I will keep you in my prayers if you need me I will be here for you.
Becky Palmer
Karen Niess
July 10, 2014
To the love of my life my husband and best friend I am missing you so very much we were supposed to be together forever and ever that was our promise so that still holds true I will never let you go I will be here for you and I know you are here for me. I will never be the same without you around me you are my heart and soul forever knowing that someday we will be together again and doing all the things we had planned to do. I Love You Always and you will forever be in my heart and the LOVE OF MY LIFE. I Love YOU!!!
Randy and Donna Bailey
July 10, 2014
Karen, please know that we have always considered you and Roger our close friends, no matter the distance. Our time spent with both of you during Charlotte's speedweek will remain in our hearts forever. I'll miss his huge hug and his endless stories of your cross country adventures. God Speed & RIP Roger you will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
July 10, 2014
I will miss seeing you at Syracuse and stealing your scooter in the infield at Daytona. Dick and Carol Mohr
July 10, 2014
Karen, We are so sorry to hear about Roger. He was a terrific and great guy. We will always remember the great times we had on the racing circuit with him. Thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact us. Love Ed (Shoopndi) and Jean Ziegler
Enjoying Charlotte 2014
Randy & Donna Bailey
July 10, 2014
July 9, 2014
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Cherish all your memories. Roger was a great fun guy and loved you dearly. Take care of yourself. You have our deepest sympathy. We love you.
Linda & Tim Breslin
Rich Kichline
July 9, 2014
Dear Karen, I was shocked and sadden at the passing of Roga. He was a great man who was respected and loved by all. I will always remember the time I spent with him in drafting. This man will be missed.
ricchard keck
July 9, 2014
karen, our deepest sympathies on the passing of roger. alot of great memories. wishing you the best and peace always. the kecks
sandy sanders-greathouse
July 9, 2014
Karen, sorry for your loss.
July 9, 2014
So sorry to hear about the loss of Roger are prayers are with you, take care, Roger & Kay Brazinski
July 9, 2014
Hi Karen, I was sad to read about your husband Roger. As you know, Roger and I had a lot of fun working together in the inserting room at PPL. I always got a kick out of you and Roger calling me "Sukie". Karen, I wish you the best of luck in the future. Dale "Sukie" Sukenik
Mary Tauber
July 9, 2014
Karen,
So sorry for the Loss of your Husband, Roger. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. May he RIP.
Missy Blatt
July 9, 2014
Karen, our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear this news. Scott and Missy
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