Roger C. Kontos

Roger C. Kontos obituary, Trenton, MI

Roger C. Kontos

Roger Kontos Obituary

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Roger was born on January 24, 1961 in Wyandotte, Michigan and went Home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2025 at the age of 64; he was a long-time transplant recipient. Beloved husband of Kimberly. Loving father of Denise (Bryan) and Jennette (Luke). Dearest brother of George (Alice), Edward (Geri), Theresa (Gary) and Donald. Also survived by other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Veronica (nee: Hudzik). He will be missed by his dog, Princess and his grand-dogs, Athena, Winston, Sadie, and grand-horse, Lily.". Roger was a graduate of Southgate Anderson High School and retired from GE Healthcare. He was faithful to God and was a long-time member of Gilead Baptist Church; he was the first one to volunteer to help anyone in any way he could and was an active supporter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Roger's love in life was his family; he was a perfectionist who enjoyed fixing things; especially electronics and enjoyed playing pickleball. A memorial service will be planned for a future date. Memorial contributions to honor his life may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or to Gift of Life Michigan.
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