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Roger proudly served our country in the United States Army in Korea. After serving in the Army, he attended the University of Iowa earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering and then went on to work for Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Co. and retired after 35 years of dedicated service.
Roger was actively involved at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Wadsworth and on May 24, 1997, was ordained as a Deacon for the Cleveland Diocese.
Roger's legacy can be seen through his many church ministries with a special place in his heart for the students, teachers and staff at Sacred Heart School, nursing home residents, and ministering at the Medina County Jail.
In addition to his ministries, he enjoyed his favorite sports teams, the Indians, Browns, Cavaliers and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Courtney and sister Helen Weiner.
Roger is survived by Helen, his best friend and wife for 68 years, and his children in whom his spirit can be found; Kim (Scott) Feltner of, WI, Steve (Kris) Klaas, of SC and his special joy in his grandchildren Michael, Jeffrey (Lauren), Brittney Mark (Katie), Anne and Matthew, along with his extended family in Iowa.
His legacy will live on his footprints found in the hearts of all he touched.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 272 Board St., Wadsworth, Ohio starting with a Vesper Service that will begin at 3:00PM and the public can pay their respect until 9:00PM.
A Celebration of Life Mass will be conducted at 11:00am on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Interment with Military Honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wadsworth.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Roger's name to the Sacred Heart School Tuition Assistance Fund.
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The Craddock family
February 19, 2025
Helen and all of the Klaus family, please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Our family loved Deacon Roger and all the goodness in him. He will be forever in our hearts.
Glenn Carpenter
February 14, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thank You
Joseph Yakubik
February 12, 2025
Visiting my mother every week while she was ill..
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