Jeffrey Roggensack

Jeffrey Roggensack obituary, Columbia, TN

Jeffrey Roggensack

Jeffrey Roggensack Obituary

Visit the Williams Funeral Home & Crematory - Columbia website to view the full obituary.

Jeffrey Lee Roggensack entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on June 18, 2025.

Born in Waukon, Iowa on March 16, 1956, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly, and his brother, Kirk.

Jeff is survived by parents, Dick and Jeanne Roggensack; wife, Cheryl (Fister); daughters Leann (Edward) Stewart, and Rachel (Dan) Schmidt; and his grandchildren, Ellie, Lucia and William.

He was the second in a family of seven children that included siblings JoEllen (Kain), Terry, Kirk, Ross, Andy, and Meg (Fisher). They and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews will mourn his loss.

Jeff graduated from Homewood Flossmoor High School in Illinois in 1974; earned his B.A from the University of Illinois in 1978; earned his MBA from Kansas University in 1980.

He met the love of his life, Cheryl, in 1985 and one year to the date later they married on May 25, 1986. Together, with God's grace, they built a life centered on love, faith and family.

Jeff was a selfless father and a loving, steadfast husband.

Jeff's business resume includes IT positions at Arthur Anderson, Baxter Travenol, United Healthcare, Rehab Care Group, Alere, and DaVita. Along the way with moves around the country, he not only made many business colleagues, but also many friends.

Jeff will be remembered by his friends and family for his quick wit and sense of humor, his integrity, humility and unassuming nature, and by Cheryl as her closest, dearest friend, her once-in-a-lifetime love.

Many and countless thanks go to all of the family, friends, neighbors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who helped Jeff navigate these past months.

A time of visitation for friends and family will be held Thursday, June 26, from 4-7 p.m. at The Lodge, 2000 Southern Springs Parkway Spring Hill TN, 37174.

The Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Columbia, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Franciscan University of Steubenville's Christ the King Chapel Renovation – Jeff Roggensack Memorial.

Franciscan University of Steubenville Jeff Roggensack Memorial, 1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952.

Or give online at: https://encounter.franciscan.edu/register/roggensack

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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2517 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401

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