Roger Callahan Buel

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Roger Callahan Buel

May 12, 1932 - January 26, 2007Roger C. Buel passed through the Gates of Heaven on January 26, 2007, surrounded by loved ones. A private memorial service was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on January 30, 2007.Roger is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally and daughters: Dana Buel, Donna Petford and Debbie Acosta; sons Douglas and David. Sons-in-law: John Petford and Greg Smith. Grandchildren: Douglas Jr., Jesse Acosta and wife Felicia, Christina Acosta, James Buel and wife Lisa and Sarah Jane Petford.Roger was captain of Upper Arlington High School championship tennis team. He was appointed Superintendent of schools for a day during his senior year at Arlington and immediately ordered uniforms and equipment for the Tennis team. He was called to service during the Korean War where he received multiple decorations and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant at the age of 20.Roger graduated with a BS from the Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University completing professional electronic engineer requirements after graduation. He was member and Social Chairman of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.He began a successful business career in sales and marketing with Cutler-Hammer/Eaton Corp. in 1956 in Atlanta, GA, promoted to Branch Manager in New Orleans and final years in CA as Western Regional Manager including 2 plants and 13 states.Roger was a member of ASNE: American Association of Naval Engineers (Washington), SNAME - Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, NAED - National Association of Electrical Distributors, NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association, Propeller Club in New Orleans, Gulf Coast Group of Shipbuilders and Coast Guard and particularly proud of being a charter member of Playboy Club International in New Orleans, LA. Elected to executive Committee of Republican Party of LA for a four year term in 1967.He was active in demonstrating his commitment to our Lord by serving his community and his church. He served on the Church Council, was a member of the Evangelical Committee and headed up the building fund for new church home. Roger will be sadly missed by all who knew him.