Roger Thomas Relph

Roger Thomas Relph obituary, Wichita, KS

Roger Thomas Relph

Roger Relph Obituary

Visit the Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita website to view the full obituary.
Roger Thomas Relph, 95, passed away peacefully Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born December 20, 1929, to Ira and Olive (Kelly) Relph in Merna, Nebraska. He leaves behind his loving wife, Patricia Ruth (Miller) Relph.
He is survived by his children, Trish (Dan) Peters, Ronald (Kelly) Relph, Robert (Bev) Relph, Randall (Mary) Relph, Raymond (Joan) Relph, Russell (Kathy) Relph, and Mary Hope. Roger has 36 grandchildren and 86 great grandchildren.
Roger was preceded in death by his son, Richard; parents; one sister, Gerry Dodge; and one brother, Richard W. Relph.
Roger was a financial consultant who retired after many dedicated years of employment. During his retirement, he enjoyed many years of church life and prayer, along with many family gatherings, watching the Chiefs and Royals and a good card game of bridge.
Rosary will be at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, May 8, 2025, both at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

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

Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita

6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924

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