Roger Bobertz

Roger was born to Henry and Emma Bobertz in Hackensack New Jersey on August 20, 1938. He passed away September 9, 2025 in Orlando Florida after a lengthy struggle with heart failure and cancer related complications.

Roger received his primary education in the Philadelphia area as well as boarding school on the island of Jamaica. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College in 1959 at the young age of 20. After graduating from Kalamazoo Roger studied at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School and obtained his MBA from Wharton in 1961.

While Roger was pursuing his Bachelor's degree at Kalamazoo he met Sally, his loving wife of 65 years. Roger and Sally were married in June of 1959 and remained married until her death in August of 2024.

After earning his MBA Roger began his career with Union Carbide corporation in 1961. He quickly rose through the ranks eventually becoming the corporation's director of compensation. In 1986 opportunity came knocking and Roger left Union Carbide for the position of staff vice president at Scott Paper Company which he held until his retirement in 1994.

Roger spent his retirement years enjoying one adventure after another. He and Sally travelled North America in their RV and also visited dozens of countries around the world. While air travel was frequently used during their adventures, their preferred mode of transport was cruise ships. It was not uncommon for them to book their next cruise while on their current one. Roger's energy in retirement was not limited to travel. He was an avid model railroader and constructed a living room sized layout. He also obtained a private pilot's license and purchased a beautiful Mooney airplane. Roger had a passion for golf and played the Old Course at St Andrews even scoring a birdie 3 on the famous 18 th hole!

Throughout his life Roger was always active in the community and church. His many leadership roles included HOA president, church deacon, president of the Kerr County Texas Airport Board, and President of the Westminster Resident Council. Most recently he was chairman of the Westminster health committee.

Roger was an only child and was predeceased by his parents, his wife, and their older son Bradley. He is survived by his younger son Matthew, his wife Jolee, their children Nicklaus, Hogan, and Kirstie as well as Bradley's wife Carol and their children Sam, and Grace.

Roger's sense of humor, kindness, patience and leadership will be missed by all that knew him.

Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of one's choice, or to:

Westminster Communities Foundation

Alzheimer's Endowment Fund at WWP

80 West Lucerne Circle

Orlando, FL 32801